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In this position... 
The Premium/Heavy Haul NA Transportation Buyer serves as the lead for premium and specialized freight operations, managing 3PL relationships and overseeing strategic transportation initiatives. This role involves contract negotiation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient, cost-effective logistics solutions across North America.

You'll have... 
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is advantageous but not mandatory.
5+ years of experience
Proficiency in business operations systems (SharePoint, MS365 Tools, Dashboards, Smartsheet)
Strong leadership skills to interface with plant personnel, NAML, and cross-functional teams (Purchasing, Finance, GDIA, Lead Logistics Providers)

Even better, you may have...
Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills
Ability to comprehend strategic direction and support consistent implementation
Resourceful with excellent attention to detail, converting ambiguity into clarity
Strong analytical skills coupled with decision-making capability
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration and communication with business leaders

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 SG5-SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-KH2

 

What you'll do...

Premium/Heavy Haul NA Transportation Buyer

Job Responsibilities:          

Serve as the primary point of contact for premium shipment management and oversight of our 3PL brokers, including RXO and Ascent, acting as the team lead within Supply Chain.
Serve as the main contact for all specialized moves (heavy haul) with RXO Specialized
Maintain commodity/category strategy within the Commodity Strategy System.
Lead strategic initiatives such as Business Unit Reviews.
Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Service-Level Agreements (SLAs), KPI metrics, and supplier governance processes to consistently deliver high-quality services.
Demonstrate market competitiveness or identify areas of opportunity through thorough commodity and market analysis
Understand industry trends and data analytical trends to inform sourcing decisions. Seek process improvements and system enhancements.
Interpret and communicate data from various sources including Smartsheet, premium cost dashboard, RXO dashboards, Penske dashboard and Cass.
Oversee all SDD activities for the Transportation group.
Update/maintain Routing Guide for TPO 
Ensure Indirect Spend/SPR dashboard is up to date with accurate information from suppliers
Collaborate cross-functionally with MP&L, supporting key shortage meetings daily.
Facilitate communication between bulk carriers, plants, and payables to approve and finalize all accessorial charges. Negotiate and maintain contracts with suppliers/carriers, ensuring that all modifications are effectively communicated to CASS.