Cost:

Validate quote(Piece Price & Tooling cost) negotiate and finalize trhe commercials with cost data mapping including best of best, bench marking/market data gathering on commodity, economics &  suppliers financial data

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 

Accountable for Managing material cost

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 Skills: Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities &  team work 

Bachelors Degree or equivelent(Electrical and Electronics is preferred)

No. of Years of Experience: 6+ years related experience (Automobile Category buying experience  on Electrical and Electronics commodity is preferred) 

Professional Exposure: 

1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal) 

Attitude to work in challenging environment 

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 outcome. 

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 (Electrical and Electronics Components) 

Special Skills Sets Required: 

Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with 

regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies.\

Functional/Technical Skills: Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills 

Competency "Desired Proficiency Level" 

Negotiations - Excellent 

Commodity Knowledge - Excellent 

Strategy Development - Excellent 

Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating Good 

Buying Systems, Policies and Processes Excellent 

Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios Good 

Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing Good 

Project Management- Excellent 

Knowledge Transfer -Excellent 

GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good

Ensure process discipline 

Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice