Engine Castings Buyer
Core
Strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation for engine castings and other automotive commodities to ensure optimal cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing buyer (automotive)
Builds
Engine castings and powertrain components for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost reduction strategies, QCDR process management, category strategy development, supplier financial health analysis, roadmap planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Engine castings commodity experience, Master's degree, direct automotive procurement experience, fact-based problem solving, advanced negotiation skills
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop commodity strategies and sourcing plans, lead supplier commercial negotiations, manage QCDR reviews, present sourcing strategies to executive leadership, support new supplier industrialization, manage supplier quality and delivery issues
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC