Category Implementation Buyer, Control Arms
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At Ford, we craft experiences that move the world. We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader for our Category Implementation Buyer - Control Arm Category. We are on a mission to drive global competitive advantage, shape our supply chain, and leave an indelible mark on next-generation vehicles. If you thrive on strategic challenges, influence, and accelerating your career in a high-visibility role, your journey to impact starts here.
This pivotal role offers an unparalleled opportunity to make significant impact, collaborating across global teams and directly influencing our most ambitious programs. You'll be at the forefront of strategic decision-making, gaining direct senior leadership exposure and forging a clear path for rapid career advancement in a company that champions innovation and bold thinking.
The best career is a constant adventure; this role is an opportunity to utilize your unique experience, collaborate with a creative and driven team, and sharpen your skillset as you conquer the rewarding challenges Ford Supply Chain presents.
What You'll Do...
As our Strategic Sourcing Lead, you will be the linchpin for our Control Arm category, directly influencing product quality, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience. Your visionary leadership will be critical in:
- Strategic Architect: Crafting and executing groundbreaking commodity and sourcing strategies, directly impacting our competitive edge and market leadership.
- Global Intelligence Hub: Leading comprehensive commodity knowledge and market intelligence, including cost analysis and bill of process optimization, to inform critical enterprise decisions.
- Value Creation Leader: Spearheading global cost efficiency activities, setting ambitious objectives and driving successful delivery for unparalleled value and sustainable profitability.
- Program Catalyst: Directly influencing ambitious vehicle programs by leading critical Program Sourcing, ensuring robust, innovative supply chain solutions from conception to launch.
- Strategic Driver: Owning end-to-end development and execution of our strategic sourcing roadmap, transforming vision into tangible results that propel our business forward.
- Influential Strategist: Spearheading high-impact initiatives like Gap Week, Cost Strategy Week, and crucial QCDR/QBR Quarterly Meetings, where your insights directly shape our future trajectory.
- Advocate for Resilience: Acting as a pivotal cross-functional influencer, championing long-term supply chain resiliency and optimizing value for money across global operations.
Requirements You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles
- 3+ years of experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- 3+ years of experience in cost analysis and sourcing evaluations (e.g., commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, Gap-to-OCE)
- Strategic mindset with understanding of current automotive industry challenges
- Strong working knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
- Fully competent with Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to travel on company business as required
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!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • 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 $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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. #LI-Hybrid
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