In this position... 

This Commodity Implementation Buyer position will be responsible for purchasing commodities that help support the Ford EV revolution. Position will entail responsibilities on delivering excellence on Ford’s Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles through providing technical and negotiation expertise related one or more components listed below.  The candidate can expect to interact with supplier contacts primarily in North America, but could potentially be from other regions of the world.  The candidate will also interact with internal Ford personnel in North America, Europe, and China, as well as CAF (Ford/Changan joint venture) and Ford Otosan. 

 

You'll have... 

Deep understanding of one of the commodities listed above Individual contributor with opportunity to show leadership capabilities Preferred Engineering background. Excitement to be on the leading edge of the Ford EV revolution and willingness to bring enthusiasm and creative thinking to a dynamic space  Purchasing policy and process knowledge with experience using Purchasing tools and systems.  SAP and Ariba knowledge  Ability to maintain positive attitude when faced with demanding internal and customer expectations and changing requirements Creative thinker/problem solver and ability to consider multiple points of view (flexibility)  Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills Strong negotiation skills with ability to create leverage Good planning skills and ability to stay organized while managing multiple components and programs Good written and oral communication skills.

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/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 . 

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.

 

Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-LB1

What you'll do...

 

Commodities: Power-electronics- Main focus on Ultra-capacitors, PCBA and Electronic components (Actives and Passives). Knowledge on contract manufacturer for ECU and full assembly modules for Inverter, On-board charger, Battery Management Systems - assembly and component procurement. Lead the creating and implementation of comprehensive commodity strategies that align to business objectives. Looking for an individual with technical or manufacturing expertise in the commodities above where they have a deep understanding of the BOM and costs associated including: cost drivers, design/cost/process efficiency best practices, optimization of capital/tooling and competitive intelligence. Understand and eliminate key quality obstacles and help implement quality best practices for the respective commodity. Lead process to source commodities on time and satisfy program targets with quality. Primary focus is on effectively negotiating to achieve Best Cost at Job 1.  Some situations may require to negotiate annual TVM reductions to eliminate cost gaps and meet department objectives. Understand physicals of the parts, supplier costs, and cost gaps. Drive for data transparency from the supply base to support fact based negotiations to deliver cost targets. Develop sourcing strategies, issue/analyze RFQs, supplier negotiation/selection, execute Sourcing Contracts Work with global counterparts to develop and maintain commodity strategy. Treat suppliers with respect while holding them accountable for all aspects of delivery (product, quotes, cost, Q1 scores, etc). Communicate and establish strong relationships with Engineering counterparts to understand their needs and needs of the programs. Work closely with Engineering team to drive and continue to develop commodity sourcing strategies  Act as a leader and assist others within the group as needed Willingness to travel as required