Job Description

Cost:

Validate quote(Piece Price & Tooling cost) negotiate and finalize the commercials with cost data mapping including best of best, bench marking/market data gathering on commodity economics & suppliers financial data

Program

Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives including timeline.

TVM

Accountable for Managing material cost


Negotiate and achieve YOY / MYA cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing. Lead negotiations with regional suppliers and represent Ford in global negotiations


Champion Lean / Value Engineering projects with suppliers and bring value chain benefits to Ford

Supply-base Development

Lead / Support CFT in development of sustainable supply base with leadership in Quality, Delivery & costing


Drive for the localization and cost saving for the affected markets to meet the market regulations Identification of High-risk suppliers and develop action plan to mitigate risk

Strategy Development

Effective participant in Global commodity meetings to bring value to Purchase Group by leveraging global / regional programs with global suppliers to meet our both TVM and Program objectives Formulate Regional commodity strategy for near and long business term and effective infusion of the same in Global commodity business plan

Leadership Skills:

Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities & team work

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent(Electrical and Electronics is preferred)


No. of Years of Experience: 6+ years related experience (Automobile Category buying experience on Electrical and Electronics commodity is preferred)

Professional Exposure:

1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)


Attitude to work in challenging environment


Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures


Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities


Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcome.


Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self-starter.


Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically


Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member

Preferred previous experiences:

Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities (Electrical and Electronics Components)

Special Skills Sets Required:

Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with


regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies.

Functional/Technical Skills:

Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills

Competency

"Desired Proficiency Level"

Negotiations - Excellent


Commodity Knowledge - Excellent


Strategy Development - Excellent


Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating Good


Buying Systems, Policies and Processes Excellent


Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios Good


Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing Good


Project Management- Excellent


Knowledge Transfer -Excellent


GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good


Ensure process discipline


Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice