Marketing Production Buyer at Ford sourcing and managing marketing production initiatives. Overseeing data collection and compliance while building cross-functional relationships for strategic category vision.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead implementation of Master Category Strategies
Drive on-time sourcing of key Marketing Production initiatives for Ford Blue, Lincoln, FCSD, Ford Model e, IS & Pro
Oversee Prodigy – data collection and reporting system for Marketing Production
Negotiate Terms for Contracts and Find solutions to meet compliance, mitigate risk while also enabling speed to market for new businesses.
Build strong cross-functional relationships within internal business units and departments to further align on strategic category vision and savings opportunities
Drive and support supply base optimization and strategic priorities through leverage of the Enterprise spend
Be a progressive thinker, seeking out ways to drive efficiencies, find cost savings, or spend reduction opportunities, with intelligence of what is best in class.
Work with key stakeholders and stay abreast of current and future technologies or sources to maintain a consistent flow of up-to-date services and products
Work closely and assist with the Advertising Agency Services buyer
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain or Business or related field
3+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience
Strong communicator that can effectively transition from bottom-up details to concise, clear executive-level messaging
Ability to build relationships and trust across organizations to drive decisions and alignment.
Strong data & analytics understanding for synthesis of complex data into clear, understandable format
Proactive and resourceful; comfortable with navigating ambiguity
Flexible and adaptable attitude to changing priorities
Collaborative leader and team player
Ability to creatively problem solve, adjust priorities, and manage workload with agility in the team, to deliver business critical objectives
Master’s Degree preferred, not mandatory (or in progress)
5+ years of supply chain/program/commodity management experience in the Automotive industry
Experience with Category Management and/or Category Implementation
Strong understanding of Marketing Sales & Services offerings e.g., Advertising, Meetings & Events, Sales Support, etc.
Strong process competency and knowledge across complex sourcing processes (i-ERP, S2C, P2P)
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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