Job Description

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 Leadership Learn / Coach team for creation of highly talented, agile team Participate in team development activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Leadership Learn / Coach team for creation of highly talented, agile team Participate in team development activities