In this position…

The Category Implementation role is responsible for the strategic planning, sourcing, business development and supply continuity that are critical to achieving the Ford+ plan of improving bottom-line automotive operations and securing Ford Motor Company's place in the ever-changing automotive landscape of tomorrow. Category Implementation team members interface with internal and external stakeholders alike to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product, on the right vehicle, at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance.

What you’ll do…

• Strategic Planning, Sourcing & Negotiation

• Global Lead (NA & EU) for engine crankshafts, balance shafts, and dampers

• Co-lead and develop together with PD commodity strategies, along with deployment of strategy for ICE to BEV migration. We have more flexibility than ever to create the best strategy going forward!

• Understand upcoming program sourcing and a key milestone in support of launch

• Lead process to source on time and satisfy program targets, including working closely with PD to develop forward model cost targets

• Drive/ lead Best Cost at J1, both through initial sourcing and design changes

• Lead market tests and design competitions

• Understand supplier cost, OCEs, and cost gaps

• Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to the market to build effective long-term, productive relationships.

• Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing

• Work with Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends

• Understand and set cost savings goals to achieve on an annual basis by identifying pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements

• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure the long-term viability

• Lead global supplier negotiation to support 2024 Priorities Quality, Cost, Delivery, Resilience (TVM, E2E, CRID, etc.), develop Action Plan to achieve these goals

• Provide direct support to Supplier Quality and Material, Planning & Logistics where part quality and shortages become prevalent

• Work with engineering to identify alternative technologies or sources of supply to maintain a consistent flow of product into Ford production facilities

• Close all commercial issues in a timely, effective and competitive manner so as to not risk plant build objectives.

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Years of Experience: 3+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience

• Travel as required to supply partners

• Be a leader - look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale

• Complete all systems training required to complete day-to-day operations of the Category Implementation role

• Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements

• Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners (issue closure, communication, and relationship development)

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s degree preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 28263