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Buyer

1 month ago

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Manage cost for current production, meet/Exceed program target cost and engare with Cross functional team for Quality and Delivery to meet releases.

Early involvement of Suppliers for right at first time design and optimized material cost.

Cost data mapping, validation, negotiaion with suppliers, developing Point of view and settle the price claim

Cost saving : Through Value stream mapping/.Innovative ideas/Cost workshop/Material changes/Yield improvement / Effective design changes

Maintain Ethics, Integrity while we keep Ford view in every decision making for meeting business objectives.

Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferably with MBA

No. of Years of Experience: 7+ years of related experience (Automobile Category buying experience 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 (Casting, Forging, Machined parts, Bearings, Valves, Valve Springs, Engine Installation components )

Leadership Skills:
Strong leadership potential in a cross-functional multi-cultural organization.

Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities, team work, effective consultation and counseling skills.

Functional/Technical Skills:
Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills

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

**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.

**Key Roles and Responsibilities of Position**

**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.

**TVM**

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

**Production Support**

Enable smooth production ensuring streamlined supplies. Troubleshoot issues / constraints arising out of Supply Chain.

**Leadership**

Learn / Coach team for creation of highly talented, agile team

Participate in team development activities