Growth Technologies Buyer handling procurement strategies and supplier management at Ford. Leading cross-functional collaboration to optimize costs and ensure superior delivery performance.
Responsibilities
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
Drive service supply improvements
Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base
Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements
Execute timely new part sourcing
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies
Lead supplier management and engagement
Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs.
Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management
Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years Purchasing experience.
Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
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
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