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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Vendor Tooling Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing a world-class supply base for tooling, ensuring it meets the quality, cost, and timing objectives of our Vehicle Operations and Manufacturing Operations product programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring our long-term partner suppliers are capable of meeting our expectations in terms of quality, cost, timing, and technology.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Develop a world class supply base capable of delivering the quality, cost and timing objectives of Vehicle Operations and Manufacturing Operations product programs.
Ensure long term partner suppliers are capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations.
Execute commodity sourcing strategies, support vehicle launches and monitor suppliers' capacity and supervise capacity studies
Drive the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management, Quality Operating Systems, etc.
Drive the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management, Quality Operating Systems, etc.
Competencies Must
Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal)
Skill in managing cross-functional issues / relationships
Strong analytical skills
Competencies Desired
Prior Purchasing experience (2-3 years)
Tooling Experience (Design, Manufacturing and Procurement)
Knowledge on Stamping and manufacturing processes involving sheet metal or injection molding
Experience on automotive components
Experience working with global teams and different cultures
Some working knowledge of tool and die industry
Understand manufacturing and purchase of tooling or processes
Skills
Analytical skills
Decision-Making
Negotiation
Resilience
Fluent English (must)
Teamwork
Willing to travel (local)
Microsoft Office, Excel skills
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.
Requisition ID : 43008