Job Description
The Role
Electrical Distribution System Low Voltage Operation Buyer.
Come and join the operational procurement group for low voltage wiring. We are in charged of buying all LV wires for all vehicles made in NA. You will be uncharged of
supplier relations, PO placement, PO fixing, resourcing, tooling audits, supplier visits, among several other responsibilities.
Join a dynamic purchasing role where you will be negotiating pricing and placing purchase orders for all low voltage wires for certain vehicles.
Shortages are also a common sight, you are expected to understand what is going on and follow up on the situation until resolution.
Also, capacities studies, program extensions, resourcing, all kind of supplier claims happen on a daily basis.
A very common activity is discerning if expedited freight is required for unexpected changes in the releases.
Warranty spikes, stockpiles, refurbishment are less common, however also a responsibility of the buyer.
Responsibilities
Your Impact:
- Develop and execute supply base/commodity strategies. Where applicable take lead on Modularity Catalogue, Commodity Segmentation and ESF activity.
- Lead cross-functional teams regarding on-time execution of GPDS (Global Product Development System) sourcing process
- Facilitate execution of target setting process for new programs
- Support the Program process by participating in the Teams of 4/5 to deliver required Purchasing milestone requirements.
- Lead target and pricing negotiations using tools to secure best Job 1 price
- Issue, analyze and evaluate requests for proposals as a result of customer requisition
- Source programs/projects and manage Sourcing Agreements(Sourcing Agreement/Supplier On Board Agreement/Program Commercial Package) in accordance with Aligned Business Framework and other regionally driven diversity sourcing efforts (e.g. Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, Veteran Business Enterprise principles, etc.)
- Execute CBG (Commercial Business Group) sourcing consistent with the Modularity Catalogue and/or Commodity Strategy
- Provide local supplier/country expertise for sourcing and may be delegated the lead for a local supplier negotiation by the regional lead
- Secure CPA (Commercial Program Agreement) level sign-off with subsequent design changes that lead to updated quotes
- Issue prototype orders, production Purchase Orders (POs) /amendments and Tool Orders post SA/SOBA (Sourcing Agreement/Supplier On Board Agreement) in support of vehicle builds
- Provide local Program Launch Support including resolution of supply issues, capacity production studies and PSW (Part Submission Warrant) timing plans
- Negotiate and achieve best Job 1 pricing and Year Over Year cost efficiencies and reductions through:
- Ensure most efficient price at Job 1
- Development and utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best In Class value and pricing (Cost/8-bin analysis, Cost Models, Benchmarking, Market Intelligence)
- Management of annual/multi-year pricing agreements
- Purchasing leadership in TVM (Total Value Management)/CCAT(Commodity Cost Attack Team) and RMCAT (Raw Material Cost Attack Teams) activities
- Manage relationships and day-to-day execution with suppliers and internal customers around supply, quality, part launches, resourcing and capacity planning (including distressed suppliers)
- Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
- Build positive relationships with the supply base (utilize the Supplier Relationship Framework) by:
- acting like a partner
- trusting and being trustworthy
- communicating with consistency
- being fact based
- thinking value not just price
- Develop plan and manage Supplier Resourcing actions in accordance with Resourcing Implementation Board (RIB) processes and procedures:
- Lead on-going cross-functional resourcing team meetings (PD, STA, PCO, FCSD, MP&L and PVT Engineer or Plant Engineer)
- Identify full scope of parts, plants and programs associated with distressed supplier including current and forward model.
- Lead program management of resourcing actions, including problem resolution with the cross-functional team.
- Track and document all ongoing open issues through resolution – via Resourcing Work Plans (RWP) publication/update.
- Coordinate or conduct tool audits.
- Lead and support bank build requirement calculations, storage issues, and raw materials needs and issue inventory stockpile Purchase Order.
- Lead and Coordinate bank builds.
- Lead set-up logistics for transfer of tools via third party (NMLI Transportation).
- As required, lead or support on-site supervision of tool removal and raw/finished goods inventory.
- Manage capital & tooling disposition with new supplier or Ford Asset Sales.
- Work with New Supplier and MP&L to ensure new releases are established (avoid obsolescence).
- Facilitate with MP&L new packaging approval, re-route and inventory management of containers.
- Lead the development and deployment of constraint mitigation actions to protect assembly/powertrain plant production as a result of supplier constraints or catastrophic losses
- Utilize SRM (Supply Risk Management) tool to intervene proactively avoiding potential supply disruption
- Support Program Purchasing and STA in identifying high risk suppliers in Global Capacity Studies and then lead the active resolution of capacity/supply issues
Lead the development of supplier support plans that aid in the execution of short-term capacity increases and/or production schedule changes that can lead to supplier capacity constraints
Qualifications
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Bachelor's degree required: (Supply Chain, Business, Liberal Arts (Suggested))
- Other Degree acceptable if 3-5 years equivalent job experience
- Technical or engineering degree, desirable
- Advanced English Language skills, if job role entails global responsibility
The following skills and experiences are
recommended qualifications for this role:
- Material Planning & Logistics; Product Development, Finance and other Purchasing experience
- Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Technical Assistance experience
DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.
