Job DescriptionWe 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're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.This posting is for a Program Control Buyer - Engine Units. Seeking a candidate who embodies the Ford Truths, is self-motivated to deliver objectives, demonstrates integrity and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional partners, functions well in dynamic environments where inputs are subject to change, and can create/maintain strong interpersonal relationships. Benefits of this position include cross-functional visibility to leaders at all levels supporting our future model programs to drive our business forward.ResponsibilitiesIn this position...
- Manage Purchasing delivery of Unit Milestone Deliverables on time and with quality - Commodity Planning, Target Setting, Target Alignment, Sourcing, Cost Delivery, PO/TO Issuance.
- Support delivery of Contribution Cost & Investment Targets for program achievements through J#1 with timely & high-quality financials.
- Ensure efficient material cost delivery supporting Product Development (PD) Key Vehicles Tenants (Job#1 material cost equal to or better than Job Last).
What you'll do...
- Lead ad hoc studies supporting global sourcing, make vs. buy scenarios, price/volume assessments and capacity constraints.
- Support alignment with Cost Estimating on Optimal Cost Estimates (OCEs) for new contract negotiations.
- Support alignment with Supplier Technical Assistance to ensure supplier sites identified enablers are in place for robust eAPQP/Schedule A kick-off.
- Support cost and capacity studies to ensure funding and supplier readiness for volume uplifts.
QualificationsYou'll have...
- Bachelors Degree.
- 2+ years of purchasing experience with automotive commodities and resources.
Even better, you may have...
- Ability to build positive relationships cross-functionally.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently and advance multiple assignments concurrently.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills to develop/deliver effective senior leadership presentations.
- Natural curiosity toward understanding physicals and root causes and possesses a process improvement mentality.
- Knowledge of GPDS timing, deliverables, and impact to downstream and cross-functional outputs.
- Broad business attitude with understanding of new model sourcing impact to annual TVM delivery.
- Production Buying and Program Control/Execution experience preferred.
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!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...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:• 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.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-###-####.#LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1