**Senior Buyer - Seating ** We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
**In this position... ** North America Seat JIT Buyer, responsible for managing cost, quality, delivery and resiliency of the Ford Seat JIT (Just in Time) supply chain. We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future.
Lead Ford's sourcing strategy, commercial cost reduction actions, and supplier relationships for Ford North America JIT (Just in Time) supply. Additionally, leads integration of seat trim covers into the tier 1 seat assembler to deliver industry leading cost and quality seat assemblies into the Ford Production plants.
What you'll do...
- Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies (Total Value Management) over program lifetime.
- Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements.
- Work with the strategic Category Manager and Product Development to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends.
- Maximize quality integration of tier 2 components into final seat assembly.
- Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks.
- Conduct regular design reviews with engineering to identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Sourcing execution lead (RFx event, tactical sourcing, spot buy, contract admin, etc.)
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics or another related field of study Minimum of 3+ years strategic purchasing experience
- Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans).
- Even better, you may have... Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures.
- Extremely high energy with a relentless pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise.
- Ability to influence senior executives to drive decision-making.
- Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus.
- Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity).
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
- Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
- Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders.
- Ability to interpret organization needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies.
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200. 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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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.
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