Category Implementation-Iron Blocks(Engine Components)

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. In this position...Develop sourcing plans enabling completion of commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing to support supplier onboard dates while delivering program targets. Lead target sign-off process with match-pairs, prepare RFQ's, evaluate supplier quotations and complete Commercial Agreements Lead QCDR process including plans to deliver full year objectives for commodity suppliers Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships Lead supplier commercial negotiations, drive cost reduction strategies Assist in managing the category strategy (CBP) across regions with annual updates including identifying and developing suppliers to deliver quality, delivery and cost objectives Complete critical upcoming sourcing decisions and work with new suppliers on industrialization plans What you'll do...Strategic Planning, Sourcing & NegotiationGlobal Lead (NA & EU) for engine castings & componentsCo-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 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...MinimumBachelor's Degree required 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...PreferredExperience with engine castings commodities Master's degree preferred 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 managem