Ford Buyer - Powertrain Solenoid Timing Systems 

United States, Michigan, Dearborn 

924007379

In this position...

• Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps for Timing System, VCT and Solenoids.
• Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch.
• Lead process to source on time and satisfy program targets, including working closely with PD to develop forward model cost targets.
• Drive/ lead Best Cost at J1, both through initial sourcing and design changes • Lead design competitions and market tests.
• Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market to build effective long-term, productive relationships.
• Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing.
• Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues, Quality, Cost, etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation.
• Co-lead and develop together with PD commodity strategies, along with deployment of strategy for ICE to BEV migration.