Category Implementation Buyer. Strategy Development and Execution. Support to Operational Buyers. 

• Manage cost, quality, and delivery of commodity over program lifetime
• 4 days on site in Ford GTBC (Naucalpan, México)
• Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
• Work with Product Development to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends
• Analyze market supply/demand balances and deficit risks
• Align on sourcing to component and part requirements
• Partner with finance team and controller’s office to update quarterly material indices and forecasted pricing mentorship based on 3rd party data (where applicable)
• Conduct regular design reviews with engineering
• Sourcing execution lead (RFx event, tactical sourcing, spot buy, contract admin, etc.)
• POV owner of program-specific sourcing decisions
• Implement sourcing strategy for category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford’s capacity, cost, timing, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) needs
• Manage relationships with existing and future suppliers
• Understand industry and asset specific costs
• Work with suppliers to define integration opportunities within the supply chain
• Look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability

• Preferable strategic buying experience
• Advanced English Skills
• 1+ Years of experience
• Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures
• Continuous pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise
• Ability to influence senior executives to drive decision-making
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity)
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
• Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders
• Ability to interpret organization needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies