Ford Motor Company Dearborn , MI 48120
Posted 3 weeks ago
Commodity Integration Buyer - Instrument Panels
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In this position...
Looking for dynamic supply chain professional to join our Interior Department as a Commodity Integration buyer for Instrument Panels / Cockpit Assemblies. This is a fast paced, high visibility commodity.
Looking for dynamic supply chain professional to join our Interior Department as a Commodity Integration buyer for Instrument Panels / Cockpit Assemblies. This is a fast paced, high visibility commodity. Posting will list SG7 but we're open to SG6-8
What you'll do...
Supply chain lead for NA Instrument Panels, working with global supply chain counterparts to deliver overall strategy
Manage cost, quality, and delivery of Instrument Panels over program lifetime
Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
Work with Product Development to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends
Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks
Align on sourcing to component and part requirements
Work with cost estimating to understand cost drivers and gap analysis
Conduct regular design reviews with engineering
Sourcing execution lead (RFP events, tactical sourcing, spot buy, contract admin, etc.)
POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions
Implement sourcing strategy for category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford's capacity, cost, timing, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) needs
Manage relationships with existing and future suppliers
Understand industry and asset specific costs
Work with suppliers to define integration opportunities within the supply chain
Look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability
Lead, and bring to closure, all supplier claim activity
Support SCBS operational buyers on all resourcing, banking, and operations activities
Understand and manage forecasted risks and opportunities for your buy
Formulate and update commodity strategy with MP alignment
Understand all supplier turnover both tier I and directed tier II
What you'll do...
Supply chain lead for NA Instrument Panels, working with global supply chain counterparts to deliver overall strategy
Manage cost, quality, and delivery of Instrument Panels over program lifetime
Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
Work with Product Development to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends
Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks
Align on sourcing to component and part requirements
Work with cost estimating to understand cost drivers and gap analysis
Conduct regular design reviews with engineering
Sourcing execution lead (RFP events, tactical sourcing, spot buy, contract admin, etc.)
POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions
Implement sourcing strategy for category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford's capacity, cost, timing, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) needs
Manage relationships with existing and future suppliers
Understand industry and asset specific costs
Work with suppliers to define integration opportunities within the supply chain
Look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability
Lead, and bring to closure, all supplier claim activity
Support SCBS operational buyers on all resourcing, banking, and operations activities
Understand and manage forecasted risks and opportunities for your buy
Formulate and update commodity strategy with MP alignment
Understand all supplier turnover both tier I and directed tier II
Ford Motor Company