Buyer - Head Restraints & Armrests
Core
Manage cost, quality, delivery, and resiliency of the Ford Head Restraints and Armrest supply chain.
Role type
Buyer (Seat Head Restraints & Armrests)
Builds
Seat components (head restraints and armrests) for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
automotive purchasing, sourcing execution, contract administration, supplier relationship management, cost roadmap development, market supply/demand analysis, design review collaboration
Preferred skills
manufacturing process familiarity, negotiation strategy, data-driven analysis, strategic mindset, creative problem solving
Technologies
Purchasing systems (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568452639760-buyer-head-restraints-armrests-at-ford)
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing execution (RFx events, tactical sourcing, spot buy), manage supplier relationships, develop material cost roadmaps, analyze market supply/demand balances, conduct design reviews with engineering, maximize quality integration of tier 2 components
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC