Electrical Distribution System Core Buyer

Electrical Distribution System Core Buyer

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This Core Buyer position will be responsible for purchasing electrical distribution system wiring that help support Electrified Systems Supply Chain Team. The position will entail responsibilities on delivering excellence on Ford’s Vehicles. The role is hybrid with 4 days a week in Dearborn. The candidate can expect to interact with supplier contacts globally and will also interact with internal Ford personnel in North America, Europe, and China, as well as CAF (Ford/Changan joint venture) and Ford Otosan.

• Commodities:
  Electrical Distribution Systems (Vehicle System Wiring)
• Technical or manufacturing expertise in the commodities with deep understanding of costs associated including BOM, manufacturing cost drivers, design/cost/process efficiency best practices, optimization of capital/tooling and competitive intelligence
• Portfolio includes future model programs and current model programs
• Lead process to source commodities on time and satisfy program targets.
• Understand physicals of the parts, supplier costs, OCEs (Optimal Cost Estimate), and cost gaps to OCEs
• Drive for data transparency from the supply base to support fact-based negotiations to deliver cost targets.
• Primary focus is on effectively negotiating to achieve Best Cost at Job 1
• Negotiating annual TVM reductions to eliminate cost gaps and meet department objectives
• Develop sourcing strategies, commodity business plans, issue/analyze RFQs, supplier negotiation/selection, execute Sourcing Contracts
• Work with global counterparts to develop and maintain commodity strategy
• Work closely with Engineering and supplier technical assistance teams to drive and continue to develop commodity sourcing strategies
• Ability to travel as required

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related
• 5+ years of Purchasing experience, vehicle wiring systems preferred
• 5+ years of Purchasing policy and process knowledge with experience using Purchasing tools and systems.
• 5+ years of expertise in commodity procurement and purchasing
• Critical thinking skills and complex problem solver with the ability to consider multiple points of view (flexibility)
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Technical curiosity to better understand the commodity space; engineering background a bonus
• Ability to maintain positive attitude when faced with demanding internal and customer expectations and changing requirements
• Good planning skills and ability to stay organized while managing multiple components and programs
• Curiosity and drive to understand what the competition is doing in this product space
• Understanding and sensitivity to political, economic and cultural differences.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.