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Ford Motor CompanyBuyer responsible for end‑to‑end purchasing activities for Ford North America operations. Handling supplier negotiations, order execution, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in executing Purchase Orders and Tool Orders while ensuring compliance with Ford purchasing policies. Proven ability to negotiate supplier quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities within the automotive industry.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchase Order ExecutionSupplier NegotiationCost-Saving IdentificationCompliance with Purchasing PoliciesAutomotive Industry Experience
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Hard Skills
Purchase Order ManagementSupplier Quotation ValidationCapacity Requirement AnalysisCost ManagementTurnaround Time Adherence
Soft Skills
CollaborationProactive Problem SolvingEffective Communication
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryTotal Value ManagementSupply Chain ManagementCross-Functional Team CollaborationSupplier Relationship Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Execute Purchase Orders (POs) and Tool Orders (TOs) in line with demand, engineering changes, and capacity requirements.
- Validate supplier quotations and negotiate optimal pricing for design changes and capacity increases.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply to Ford plants and proactively mitigate supply risks.
- Adhere to defined turnaround times (TAT) for purchasing activities.
- Identify and deliver cost‑saving opportunities to support Target/Total Value Management (TVM) objectives.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Ford purchasing policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with regional suppliers, cross‑functional teams, and JV partners.
- Support strategy development for assigned commodities and suppliers.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience: 5–8 years of relevant purchasing/buying experience (Automotive industry experience preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development