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Commodity Buyer – Casting, Forging, Machining Components
Ford Motor Company. Develop and execute negotiation strategies to achieve program targets related to tooling and piece-price costs .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute negotiation strategies to achieve program targets related to tooling and piece-price costs
- Support program sourcing activities and deliver competitive commercial agreements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and business objectives
- Lead supplier negotiations to achieve year-over-year cost reduction targets
- Utilize cost analysis and benchmarking tools to drive best-in-class pricing
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities that improve total value across the supply chain
- Support the development of a high-performing and sustainable supplier base
- Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost
- Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans
- Drive localization and regional sourcing initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in global commodity reviews and strategic planning activities
- Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global business objectives
- Leverage global sourcing opportunities to maximize value and competitiveness
- Ensure uninterrupted supply to support production requirements
- Resolve supplier and supply chain constraints that could impact operations
- Influence and lead cross-functional teams within a global and multicultural environment
- Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to team development initiatives
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process discipline
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or commodity management
- Experience managing suppliers within automotive manufacturing environments
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: Automotive commodity buying experience
- Preferred: Manufacturing process expertise in casting, forging, and machining
- Preferred: Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Preferred: Knowledge of supplier risk management and cost modeling techniques
- Preferred: Project management experience