Ford Commodity Buyer - Clutch Modules Differential Gears 

United States, Michigan, Dearborn 

187784359

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The Category Implementation Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing, business development and supply continuity that are critical to achieving the Ford+ plan of improving bottom-line automotive operations and securing Ford Motor Company's place in the ever-changing automotive landscape of tomorrow. Category Implementation team members interface with internal and external stakeholders alike to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product, on the right vehicle, at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance. This role is lead for the Transmission Clutch Modules and BEV Power Unit Differential Gear commodities. The role has a high-level interaction with Product Development, Manufacturing, STA, and MP&L at all levels, and requires the ability to work well in a team environment. Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material cost efficiencies, which requires developing deeper understanding of cost drivers and levers.

• Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material cost efficiencies, which requires developing deeper understanding of cost drivers and levers.
• Support Quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and sourcing to Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted/aligned.
• Develop supplier strategies based on business environments, allowing team to source programs at target, on time while managing cost, quality and risk.
• Support CST and cross-functional teams in managing critical supplier concerns.
• Accountable to work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality