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Ford Motor Company

<div><p><b>CI Buyer - Pumps
</b></p><p>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&rsquo;re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
</p><p>The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You&rsquo;ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You&rsquo;ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>In this position...
</b></p><p>As a Buyer at Ford Motor Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by leading commercial negotiations, managing critical supplier relationships, and optimizing costs across various commodities and services. You will be an integral part of Ford's global Supply Chain organization, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products and services that meet Ford's rigorous standards. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional negotiation skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>You'll have...
</b></p><ul><li><div>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study
</div></li><li><div>3+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience
</div></li><li><div>Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies)
</div></li><li><div>Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
</div></li><li><div>Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, Gap-to-OCE)
</div></li><li><div>Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
</div></li><li><div>Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
</div></li><li><div>Ability to travel on company business as require<br>
</div></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Even better, you may have...
</b></p><ul><li><div>MBA preferred
</div></li><li><div>Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities.
</div></li><li><div>Strong leadership skills and ability to work in teams.
</div></li><li><div>Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and working cross functionally.
</div></li><li><div>Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry
</div></li></ul><p>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!<br>
</p><p></p><p>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&hellip;or all of the above?
</p><p>No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
</p><ul><li><div>Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
</div></li><li><div>Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
</div></li><li><div>Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
</div></li><li><div>Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
</div></li><li><div>Tuition assistance
</div></li><li><div>Established and active employee resource groups
</div></li><li><div>Paid time off for individual and team community service
</div></li><li><div>A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Day
</div></li><li><div>Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.<br>
</div></li></ul><p></p><p>For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
</p><p>This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .<br>
</p><p></p><p>Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
</p><p>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.<br>
</p><p></p><p>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.<br>
</p><p></p><p>This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
</p><p>#LI-Hybrid #LI-MH4</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>What you'll do...
</b></p><ul><li><div>Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps for Pumps
</div></li><li><div>Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch.
</div></li><li><div>Lead process to source on time and satisfy program targets, including working closely with PD to develop forward model cost targets.
</div></li><li><div>Drive/ lead Best Cost at J1, both through initial sourcing and design changes
</div></li><li><div>Lead design competitions and market tests.
</div></li><li><div>Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market to build effective long-term, productive relationships.
</div></li><li><div>Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing.
</div></li><li><div>Manage Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues, Quality, Cost, etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation.
</div></li><li><div>Co-lead and develop together with PD commodity strategies, along with deployment of strategy for ICE to BEV migration.
</div></li><li><div>Application of category management skill set to optimize the commodity and sourcing strategy.
</div></li><li><div>Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.
</div></li><li><div>Lead TVM activities (NA and global lead/coordination) including objective setting and delivery.
</div></li><li><div>Lead Program sourcing activities (Sourcing Contract)
</div></li><li><div>Lead sourcing strategy development and execution.
</div></li><li><div>Lead strategic initiatives including Gap Week, Cost Strategy Week, QCDR/QBR Quarterly Meetings.
</div></li><li><div>Lead cross-functional interface (PD/Finance/STA).</div></li></ul></div>

CI Buyer - Pumps

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  Job Description
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  Senior Purchasing Manager, Powertrain Installation
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 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&rsquo;re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Ford
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  Purchasing
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 team adds critical value to the entire organization. You&rsquo;ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You&rsquo;ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
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 <strong>
  In this position...
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 </strong>
 The Sr. Purchasing Manager for Powertrain Installation is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic purchasing organization in a leadership capacity.IN this role you will lead and manage an effective team that optimizes delivering business results with employee development and fulfillment; including people development plan and career coaching.
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  Responsibilities
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  What you'll do...
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 Manage the Following Purchasing Activities:
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  <li>
   Develop supply base/commodity strategies and take lead in implementing those strategies
  </li>
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   Actively lead Pulse improvement initiatives.
  </li>
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   Coordinate GPDS (Global Product Development System) Purchasing Deliverables
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop analytical tools and strategy to deliver BIC (Best in Class) pricing (Cost Models, Benchmarking, Market Intelligence, targets, competitive bids, Low Cost Country sourcing, etc.)
  </li>
  <li>
   Source programs/requirements and manage needs of the business regarding the sourcing
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage ABF (Aligned Business Framework), MBE (Minority Business Enterprises)/WBE (Women Business Enterprises)/VBE (Veterans Business Enterprises) &amp; LCC (Low Cost Country sourcing) with the sourcing of the business
  </li>
  <li>
   Purchasing representative at cross-functional program/project management and launch meetings
  </li>
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   Single point of contact and co-ordination regarding Purchasing issues for suppliers and engineering (Global Programs)
  </li>
  <li>
   Facilitate best Job 1 pricing and achieve Year-Over-Year cost reductions in contracts and rates.Purchasing lead in TVM (Total Value Management) /CCAT (Commodity Cost Attack Team) /Indirect Cost Task activities/RMCAT (Raw Material Cost Attack Teams)
  </li>
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   Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships using Supplier Relationship Framework (SRF) principles
  </li>
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   Manage positive relationships with the supply base and/or plant personnel by:
  </li>
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   <li>
    acting like a partner
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    being accountable
   </li>
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    trusting and being trustworthy
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    communicating with consistency
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    being fact based while driving for results
   </li>
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    thinking value not just price
   </li>
  </ul>
  <li>
   Establish tone of ethical business operations to avoid any fraud, bribery or corruption in order to maximize the relationship value
  </li>
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   Monitor financial health of supply base including follow-up on further development and establishment of back-up plan in case of risk
  </li>
  <li>
   Utilize SRM (Supply Risk Management) tool to intervene proactively avoiding potential supply disruption o Monitor quality and supply of supply base including follow-up on further development/improvement and establishment of back-up plan in case of risk
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Qualifications
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  You'll have...
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or higher in Engineering or Business Administration or similar
  </li>
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   8-10+ years of experience in supply chain with a focus on Purchasing / Procurement Previous people management (internal or external to Ford) is expected
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficiency to speak and write English as a number of senior management reports will be delivered by this function. Proficiency to speak and write English in order to create and read global senior management reports.
  </li>
  <li>
   Buying experience and corporate business acumen
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  </li>
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  Even better, you may have...
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 Master&rsquo;s degree preferred
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  Expected Skills for a Senior Purchasing Manager:
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  <li>
   Effective Negotiations
  </li>
  <li>
   Data Analytics &ndash; capacity/spend/efficiency/cost drivers
  </li>
  <li>
   Contract Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Risk Mitigation
  </li>
  <li>
   Problem Solving
  </li>
  <li>
   Program/Project Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Global Commodity Strategy Development
  </li>
  <li>
   Global Relationship Leadership
  </li>
  <li>
   Forecasting
  </li>
  <li>
   Deep Industry/Market knowledge
  </li>
  <li>
   Commodity Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
  </li>
  <li>
   Strategic Sourcing
  </li>
  <li>
   Supplier &amp; Facility Assessments
  </li>
  <li>
   Supply Chain Management
  </li>
  <li>
   Cross-functional Leadership
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  </li>
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  Key Experiences
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 The following skills and experiences are recommended qualifications for this role:
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  <li>
   Buyer or Specialist - Provides an understanding of the Purchasing responsibilities and how to best support the buyers
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in cross-functional Purchasing operations such as Indirect, Strategy &amp; Planning, Programs or STA would be advantageous
  </li>
  <li>
   3-4 years as a Commodity/Service (Production or Indirect) buyer is highly desirable
  </li>
  <li>
   1-2 years&rsquo; responsibility f or different commodities or as a program integration or control manager or buyer is desirable
  </li>
  <li>
   1-2 years&rsquo; cross-cultural (International Service Employee or global team) experience is desirable
  </li>
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   1-2 years leading or coordinating a cross-functional team (e.g. cost reduction, global commodity business plan) is highly desirable
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 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!
 <br/>
 <br/>
 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&hellip;or all of the above?
 <br/>
 <br/>
 No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  </li>
  <li>
   Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  </li>
  <li>
   Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  </li>
  <li>
   Tuition assistance
  </li>
  <li>
   Established and active employee resource groups
  </li>
  <li>
   Paid time off for individual and team community service
  </li>
  <li>
   A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Day
  </li>
  <li>
   Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This position is a leadership level 5.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
 <br/>
 <br/>
</div>


Senior Purchasing Manager - Powertrain Installation

<div><p><b>Buyer-Stampings &amp; Structural Assemblies<br>
</b></p><p></p><p>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&rsquo;re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
</p><p><b>In this position...
</b></p><p>As a Buyer at Ford Motor Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by leading commercial negotiations, managing critical supplier relationships, and optimizing costs. You will be an integral part of Ford&rsquo;s Global Supply Chain organization, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams 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 position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional negotiation, written and verbal skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and collaborative environment. This role focuses on the steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies located on the Top Hat (upper body) of the vehicle. The role has a high-level of interaction with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance, and MP&amp;L at all levels.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>You'll have...
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree
</li><li>3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
</li><li>3+ years of manufactured commodities and manufacturing processes experience
</li></ul><p><b>Even better, you may have...
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree
</li><li>5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic procurement software
</li><li>Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies
</li><li>Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities.
</li><li>Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, suppliers, and cross-functional team members by fostering teamwork and collaboration in a virtual and face-to-face environment.
</li><li>Proficient with juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, staying focused on deadlines, handling complex projects efficiently, and solving open issues in a timely manner.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies).
</li><li>Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
</li><li>Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, gap to optimal cost).
</li><li>Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry.
</li><li>Possess creativity, energy and pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise.
</li><li>Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders.
</li><li>Ability to interpret organizational needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies.
</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems.
</li></ul><p>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!
</p><p>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&hellip;or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
</p><ul><li>Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
</li><li>Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
</li><li>Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
</li><li>Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
</li><li>Tuition assistance
</li><li>Established and active employee resource groups
</li><li>Paid time off for individual and team community service
</li><li>A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Day
</li><li>Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
</li></ul><p>For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
</p><p>This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .
</p><p>Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
</p><p>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.
</p><p>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.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid </b><b>#LI-MK1</b></p></div>
<br><div><p><b>What you'll do...
</b></p><ul><li>Strategic Sourcing &amp; Negotiation:
<ul><li>Conduct appropriate sourcing activities that deliver a quality part at the best material cost to Ford Motor Company within the program timing requirements.
</li><li>Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch.
</li><li>Align with the Category Manager on the supplier bid list, considering industry trends, technologies, and strategic supplier analysis.
</li><li>Develop supplier strategies based on Category Manager input, allowing team to source programs at target, on time while managing cost, quality and risk.
</li><li>Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the &ldquo;why&rdquo; behind a particular sourcing decision.
</li><li>Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market and build effective long-term, productive relationships.
</li><li>Support Quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and sourcing Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted/aligned.
</li></ul></li><li>Business Plan Development:
<ul><li>Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material efficiencies (TVM) and minimize inflationary costs, which requires developing deeper understanding of cost drivers and levers.
</li><li>Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability.
</li><li>Work with the strategic Category Manager, the Global Commodity Team, and Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends.
</li><li>Work directly with Supply Chain and the Finance organization to develop a holistic year-over-year commodity cost position.
</li><li>Understand and set cost savings goals to achieve on an annual basis by identifying pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements.
</li><li>Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the &ldquo;Why&rdquo; behind a particular commercial settlement and outlook.
</li><li>Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and/or Supplier Quality/Cost/Delivery meetings.
</li></ul></li><li>Supply Continuity and Support
<ul><li>Provide support to the Critical Supply Team and Supplier Technical Assistance where part quality and shortages become prevalent.
</li><li>Work with engineering to identify alternative technologies or sources of supply to maintain a consistent flow of product into Ford production facilities.
</li></ul></li><li>Other Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Ad hoc travel as required to supply partners.
</li><li>Be a leader - look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements can be made, regardless of scale.
</li><li>Accountable to work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality.
</li><li>Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements.
</li><li>Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

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