Manage Wheel Speed Sensors and Brake Actuation activities, such as, sourcing, supplier claims, TVM, etc Focused commodity for CSW to develop and drive implementation of a Commodity Strategy challenging sourcing timing/process. Work with certified diverse-spend suppliers having a direct impact in Ford's leadership position in Supplier Diversity. Lead development, rollout, maintenance and continuous improvement of QoS process with focus on Wheel Speed Sensors and Brake Actuation  Coordinate cross team strategic activities/ lead strategic discussions for suppliers that cross multiple teams (e.g., analysis of financials, future technology, etc.) Work with material cost/program to help manage advance program sourcing. Support critical, ad hoc projects/assignments. Lead strategic projects and studies to support the business and buyers. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business Administration). Technical or Engineering degree, desirable. High business acumen with solid understanding of Global Purchasing operations, desirable. Exceptional data analytics skills - ability to mine data to support the team in making strategic decisions. Advanced English language skills. Strong written and verbal communication. Strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture. Develop and execute supply base/commodity strategies. Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (cost, timing, quality) Lead negotiations to ensure best cost at sourcing as well as long term price sustainability. Deliver strong data analysis that lead to positive business decisions and robust tracking of price changes through life of the program/project. Lead sourcing processes to deliver best in class value, diverse supply base and strong business relationships with suppliers. Supplier risk management to deliver sourced projects and leveraging Purchasing position to complete them on time. Lead End to End Process to find cost reduction opportunities.