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Cost:
Validate quote(Piece Price & Tooling cost) negotiate and finalize trhe commercials with cost data mapping including best of best, bench marking/market data gathering on commodity, economics & suppliers financial data
Program
Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives.
TVM
Accountable for Managing material cost
Negotiate and achieve YOY / MYA cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing. Lead negotiations with regional suppliers and represent Ford in global negotiations
Champion Lean / Value Engineering projects with suppliers and bring value chain benefits to Ford
Supply-base Development
Lead / Support CFT in development of sustainable supply base with leadership in Quality, Delivery & costing
Drive for the localization and cost saving for the affected markets to meet the market regulations Identification of High-risk suppliers and develop action plan to mitigate risk
Strategy Development
Effective participant in Global commodity meetings to bring value to Purchase Group by leveraging global / regional programs with global suppliers to meet our both TVM and Program objectives Formulate Regional commodity strategy for near and long business term and effective infusion of the same in Global commodity business plan
Leadership Skills: Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities & team work
Bachelors Degree or equivelent(Electrical and Electronics is preferred)
No. of Years of Experience: 6+ years related experience (Automobile Category buying experience on Electrical and Electronics commodity is preferred)
Professional Exposure:
1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
Attitude to work in challenging environment
Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcome.
Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self starter.
Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member
Preferred previous experiences: Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities (Electrical and Electronics Components)
Special Skills Sets Required:
Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with
regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies. \
Functional/Technical Skills: Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills
Competency "Desired Proficiency Level"
Negotiations - Excellent
Commodity Knowledge - Excellent
Strategy Development - Excellent
Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating Good
Buying Systems, Policies and Processes Excellent
Analytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios Good
Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing Good
Project Management- Excellent
Knowledge Transfer -Excellent
GPDS Knowledge - Buying Good
Ensure process discipline
Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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Ford Motor Private Limited (Also known as Ford Business Solutions)
Global Technology & Business Center, Elcot IT/ITES Sez, Sholinganallur
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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