Commodity Buyer - Exterior Glass
Core
Lead the sourcing strategy and supplier management for Ford's North American Exterior Glass commodity, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and on-time delivery for combustion and electric vehicles.
Role type
Commodity Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Exterior glass supply base (windshields, backlites, roof glass) for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Glass components
Required skills
Cost driver analysis, Commodity Business Plan (CBP) strategy development, Supplier commercial negotiation, Sourcing strategy implementation, Cross-functional collaboration, Cost reduction identification
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering, 5+ years glass commodity purchasing experience, Human Center Design Thinking, Data analysis for decision-making, Sourcing evaluation and business case studies, Project management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the glass Commodity Business Plan (CBP) strategy, Lead supplier commercial negotiations for purchase price and tooling, Identify and implement cost reductions and cost avoidances, Resolve cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply, Establish and implement sourcing strategy for exterior glass components, Foster professional supplier partnerships
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
