2024 SC - CST Specialist 24

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.

Positions Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies (Total Value Management) over program lifetime
• Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
• Develop, lead and implement a Category Business Plan for washer bottle assemblies
• Manage and lead a major resourcing project with multiple cross functional team members
• Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks
• POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions
• Manage relationships with existing and future supplier partners.
• Understand industry trends and new technologies
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience
• Skills necessary to prioritize assignments and multitask to achieve goals
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity)
• Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
• Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders