GVT Purchaser

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.