Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. **
Responsibilities**
In this position...
You will work as an Aluminum Buyer for flat roll sheet, blanks and tubes:
- Work with major aluminum mills to source $100's of Millions in new business for Ford's AIV (Aluminum Intensive Vehicles) such as teh F-150, Super Duty and Navigator.
- Will also be responsible for sourcing aluminum on non-AIV vehicles, hoods, doors and tailgates.
- Work close with Ford Stamping Business Unit (SBU)to ensure on time delivery of materials.
- Ensure suppliers meet Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives.
- Develop new sources for aluminum sheet, blanks and tubes.
- Manage and Support Aluminum Resale Tier 1's and SBU during shortages.
What You'll Do...
Negotiate Aluminum Contracts for sheet and tube.
Find and implement cost savings ideas.
Lead supply risk discussions to prevent shortages.
Source aluminum for new vehicle programs 12-18 months prior to Job 1.
Work cross functionally with PD, STA, Finance and other Purchasing organization to collaborate and resolve payment issues, material claims, lump sums, quality concerns, alternate material, etc..
Collaborate with the FBS team to ensure quarterly CRU updates are performed and annual aluminum audits are completed.
Work with Ford of Mexico customs team to ensure legal requirements are met and to limit tariff burden and ensure USMCA compliance is met as required.
Work with Ford METS team to identify new qualified sources.
Educate and advocate cross functionally about the benefits of Ford Aluminum. Resale both internally and externally.
Support and close out all commercial items pertaining to payment issues, material claims, & custom and border crossing problems.
Deliver the Ford+ Plan. **
Qualifications**
You'll have...
- Bachelors Degree.
- 5+ years of experience with purchasing Aluminum resources.
- Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies).
- Negotiation skills (crafting leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
- Strategic mentality and the ability to see the bigger picture.
- Be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work independently.
- Customs / tax knowledge desirable.
Even better, you may have...
- Strategic and innovative thinking skills to streamline business, processes and resilience to manage change in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Passion for developing creative ways to optimize engagement and learning, apply innovative and creative solutions to drive change adoption.
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, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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