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 IMG 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 IMG 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 potential
- Be proactive & actively engage in group projects displaying we than I , team dynamics & behavior.
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 IMG 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 IMG 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 potential
- Be proactive & actively engage in group projects displaying we than I , team dynamics & behavior.
Education Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MBA desirable
- No. of Years of Experience
- 3 ~ 5 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)
Professional Exposure
- Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Attitude to work in challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
- 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 outcomes
- 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
- Automotive purchasing experience (plus)
- Good Financial acumen – ability to read P&L & Balance sheets . Good in Supplier risk Management strategies, exposure to value stream mapping & logistics.
- Good supplier relationship management skills , break the barrier , out of box thinker & “ makes things happen”- cite instances.
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 & relationship building skills.
Functional/Technical Skills
Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills
Special Knowledge Required
Implement 7 truths & Embrace "Partner to Win" through daily work.
Special Skills Sets Required
Able to work in IMG and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies
Competency"Desired Proficiency Level"
NegotiationsExcellent
Commodity KnowledgeExcellent
Strategy DevelopmentExcellent
Analytical Skills - Part Cost EstimatingGood
Buying Systems, Policies and ProcessesExcellent
Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and RatiosGood
Analytical Skills - Lean ManufacturingGood
Project ManagementExcellent
Knowledge TransferExcellent
GPDS Knowledge - BuyingGood
Job description provided by Ford Motor Company.
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