Buyer, Stamping and Welded Assemblies
Core
Strategic sourcing and supplier management for steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies for vehicle Top Hat applications. (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453726715-buyer-stamping-and-welded-assemblies-at-ford)
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supply continuity and cost-optimized material supply for vehicle structural components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Steel and aluminum stamping / Welded assemblies
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, stakeholder influence, Total Value Management (TVM), manufacturing economics
Preferred skills
Stamping and welding process knowledge, automotive supplier negotiation, tooling economics, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Microsoft Office, purchasing systems, AI tooling, data analytics
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations to achieve competitive material costs; Drive cost competitiveness by analyzing supplier cost structures and market trends; Manage supplier performance, capability, and risk; Protect supply continuity and resolve complex issues; Influence decisions and drive execution by presenting sourcing recommendations to senior leadership
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC