Purchase Buyer

1 month ago


Chennai, India Ford Motor Company Full time

5 to 8 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)

1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
3) Attitude to work in a challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self-starter.
8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
9) Willing to learn/teach and share experiences with team members

Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management, and GPDS skills

Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross-functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies

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


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