Buyer - Exterior Front End Modules
Core
Own the commercial strategy for Exterior Front End Modules (grille, bumper, cooling) to ensure total cost and on-time delivery for Ford/Lincoln vehicles.
Role type
Strategic Buyer (Exterior Front End Modules)
Builds
Exterior Front End Module assemblies for Ford/Lincoln vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, cost analysis (TCO, landed cost), supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, contract management
Preferred skills
Experience with automated assembly processes, knowledge of bill of process design, executive presentation skills
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead supplier commercial negotiations for production parts and tooling; Develop and execute North American sourcing strategies; Manage the Commodity Business Plan; Partner with Product Development, Design, Quality, and Finance to deliver QCD objectives; Resolve complex supply bottlenecks; Present sourcing strategies to senior leadership