Buyer, Marketing & Sales
Core
Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts for marketing solutions, advertising agency services, sales support, and public relations to support Ford's marketing sales & services initiatives.
Role type
Strategic Buyer / Category Manager
Builds
Marketing solutions, advertising agency services, sales support, engagement marketing, and public relations & communications
Domain
Automotive / Marketing Services Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost-saving identification, cross-functional collaboration, supply base optimization, data synthesis
Preferred skills
Category implementation, automotive industry experience, complex sourcing processes (i-ERP, S2C, P2P)
Technologies
i-ERP, S2C, P2P
Responsibilities
Develop and lead global category implementation strategy, coordinate with global purchasing partners, drive on-time sourcing of key initiatives, negotiate contract terms, build cross-functional relationships, drive supply base optimization, identify cost savings opportunities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC