Category Implementation Buyer - Exterior Lighting

Job Description
Category Implementation Buyer - Exterior Lighting
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
In this position...
We are seeking a Head Lamp Buyer to be the lead for Ford's North American Exterior Lighting purchasing moving into the future. The evolution from combustion to electric vehicles is driving the need for new/additional lighting technologies going forward. Looking for a self-starter to take on the role as an expert in the exterior lighting field and help Ford transition technologies to the customer needs of Ford's customers.
The Ford Supply Chain 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.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...

• Lead supplier commercial negotiations.
• Develop supplier strategies and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Quote and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the purchase of production parts, tooling, and services.
• Lead Global Exterior Lighting team and ensure continuity to Commodity Business Plan.
• Complete sourcing activities and recommend suppliers for new program lamps.
• Establish and implement sourcing strategy for exterior headlamps.
• Lead weekly Global Commodity Team meeting agenda, discussion topics, and publish meeting minutes.
• Assist in the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply.
• Work with other Buyers, Engineering and Studio, to develop strategies and implement solutions.
• Identify and implement cost reductions.
• Negotiate commercial cost savings and avoidances for suppliers requesting cost increases.
• Support cross-functional partners in cost and quality initiatives.
• Present ideas and strategies to executive management.

Qualifications
You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making and present clear recommendations to peers, suppliers and executive leadership.
• Conduct sourcing evaluations / business case studies (e.g., landed cost studies, component tooling optimizations, quality costs evaluations)
• Ability to build network relationships with cross-functional skill teams (Engineering, STA, Finance, Studio, and OGC)
• Skills necessary to prioritize assignments and multitask to achieve goals

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience.
• Project Management skills and process discipline.
• Examples of leading a collaborative team and finding and implementing efficiencies
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP skills a plus.

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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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