Maintenance, Repair and Operations Buyer
Core
Indirect Operations buyer sourcing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) services and supplies for Ford's North American assembly sites and testing facilities.
Role type
Indirect Operations Buyer
Builds
MRO services and supplies supply chain for vehicle manufacturing operations
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, contract management, SAP Ariba, demand forecasting, cost analysis, change management
Preferred skills
IT project leadership, global supply chain trends, advanced degree in technical/business fields
Technologies
SAP Ariba, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers; Create, maintain and renew purchasing contracts; Collaborate with manufacturing, finance and logistics to forecast needs; Maintain SAP Ariba Catalog Module; Oversee Change Management and documentation; Consolidate purchases with strategic suppliers.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-5 years experience)