Category Implementation Specialist

5 days ago


Dearborn, Michigan, United States Ford Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Implementation Buyer to join our team at Ford Motor Company. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing commodity sourcing and negotiations to deliver material cost targets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute negotiations strategies to deliver material cost targets, requiring a deep understanding of cost drivers and levers.
  • Support quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and sourcing to Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted/aligned.
  • Provide feedback to valued supply partners on QCDR performance to build effective long-term, productive relationships with a healthy supply base.
  • Understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends.
  • Develop strategies to introduce new suppliers to Ford where required to balance QCDR needs.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong data and analytics understanding
  • Ability to interpret organization needs and commercial strategies to develop commodity strategy
  • Strong knowledge across the sourcing process
  • Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
  • High business acumen with solid understanding of global organizations and ability to drive solutions independently
What We Offer
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.



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