Buyer - Transportation - #257589

Job Description

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In this position...

Manage the inbound truckload services for parts shipments to our assembly / powertrain plants

Responsibilities

Position Duties:

Responsibility for this position includes but is not limited to:

Manage the inbound truckload services for parts shipments to our assembly / powertrain plants

Manage competitiveness and network optimization through Blue Yonder procurement

Develop purchasing POV on sourcing actions to improve Transportation network for inbound parts.

Use of negotiation and sourcing tools such as GDIA to develop sourcing recommendations and develop leverage and help drive waste from network

Identification and development of new truckload carriers

Leverage data analytics to support sourcing decisions

Understand industry trends and associated data analytical trends.

Lead strategic work such as Business Unit Reviews, Commodity Strategy updates, etc.

Lead for management of Supplier relationships

Champion Minority development and opportunities

Support the Purchasing and FCSD transitions to Blue Yonder and accelerate the adoption of the system. Help integrate the network design with the carrier contracts

Ability to work cross-functionally with Ford’s Lead Logistics Provide and North American Logistics team.

Understand the Network design and complications, and help source to maximize the efficiency within the Network

Look for synergies between FCSD and NAML networks

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)
• Positive, Can Do attitude when faced with demanding customer expectations. Team approach with fellow Buyers and MP&L/Plant Materials/FCSD team counterparts
• Able to maintain focus and operate under pressure in fast paced environment
• Able to develop, leverage cross-functional network
• Ability to develop and communicate strategic and analytical viewpoints to purchasing leadership, carrier base, and internal customers.
• Ability to find leverage with a market driven commodity to help achieve optimal cost and service
• Highly organized, analytical, and a strategic thinker to support the required pace
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong excel skillset; pivot tables; data analytics
  
  
  

Other info:

• Experience in Blue Yonder a plus
• Experience in Smartsheet and dashboard analytics a plus
• Logistics degree and experience a plus
  
  
  

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.