Commodity Buyer-Automotive
Ford Motor Company
sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supply‑base development. The role supports programme targets, long‑term value creation, and global purchasing strategies.
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management
- Negotiate the supplier contract for the design changes, capacity increase and Material movement.
- Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to meet programme cost and tooling targets.
- Deliver year‑on‑year and multi‑year cost reduction initiatives through data‑driven analysis.
- Identify cost drivers and optimise total cost of ownership.
- Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to develop a sustainable and competitive supplier base.
- Identify high‑risk suppliers and implement mitigation plans.
- Drive localisation and cost‑saving opportunities in line with regional market requirements.
- Represent the region in global commodity discussions and negotiations.
- Align regional commodity strategies with global business plans.
- Support new programme launches and ongoing production requirements.
- Champion lean manufacturing and value engineering initiatives with suppliers.
- Lead structured supplier meetings and negotiations to achieve defined outcomes.
- Mentor and collaborate with team members to build capability and knowledge sharing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (MBA preferred).
- 5–10 years of experience in automotive purchasing or strategic sourcing.
- Hands‑on experience managing suppliers and negotiations in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
- Excellent analytical, data interpretation, and problem‑solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes across automotive commodities.
- Project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working across time zones with global and cross‑functional teams.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and ownership.
- Proactive, self‑driven, and solution‑oriented.
- Collaborative mindset within multicultural and cross‑functional environments.
- Willingness to learn, coach, and share knowledge.