Buyer - Powertrain Sensors and Vehicle Dynamic Modules
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In this position...
Ford Motor Company continues to expand and accelerate its global Electrification (EV) plan and deliver smart Connected vehicles. Our supplier business partners remain a critical and strategic part of this growth. Ford Motor Company Digital Technology is looking for an experienced Electronics professional to join our team. This Supply Chain-based team is composed of Negotiating/Technical Experts who, along with our Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance and Manufacturing teams will help ensure world class delivery by our supply base.
The candidate will interact with Suppliers and Ford Sites globally. In this critical role, you will:
Join a high performing DT Supply Chain Lead team to ensure security of supply of optimal costed electronic and mechanic BoM for our next generation Digital Tech Engine and Powertrain Sensors and VDM
Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps.
Often leaning heavily on the current published cycle plan information due to modular supplier sourcing strategies.
Develop Cost and Capacity strategies with PD/STA and to ensure security of supply at best cost
Lead issuing RFQ's to source next generation programs and align with suppliers on global supply strategy.
Collaborate with PD to source programs that meet technical and quality requirements to allow delivery of state-of-the-art smart connected vehicles with a safe launch strategy.
Engage Sensor/VDM supplier partners at senior level to develop strong partnerships. Hold regular Business reviews with suppliers
Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues, Quality, Cost, etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation
What you'll do...
The candidate will interact with Suppliers and Ford Sites globally. In this critical role, you will:
Join a high performing DT Supply Chain Lead team to ensure security of supply of optimal costed electronic and mechanic BoM for our next generation Digital Tech Engine and Powertrain Sensors and VDM
Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps.
Often leaning heavily on the current published cycle plan information due to modular supplier sourcing strategies.
Develop Cost and Capacity strategies with PD/STA and to ensure security of supply at best cost
Lead issuing RFQ's to source next generation programs and align with suppliers on global supply strategy.
Collaborate with PD to source programs that meet technical and quality requirements to allow delivery of state-of-the-art smart connected vehicles with a safe launch strategy.
Engage Sensor/VDM supplier partners at senior level to develop strong partnerships. Hold regular Business reviews with suppliers
Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues, Quality, Cost, etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical, or Business)
3-5+ years of relevant work experience
Possess excellent negotiation, strategy, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills; those needed to interact with external and internal stakeholders
Even better, you may have...
Prior specialized focus on electronic sensors technology/industry experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships across technical and business teams globally
Advanced knowledge of direct electronics supplier experience valued
2 or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
A genuine interest for improvement and a commitment to global change beneficial
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.
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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 three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
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Requisition ID : 47497
