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IMG Interior- Commodity Buyer
Ford Business Solutions
posted 5hr ago
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Job Description
The primary responsibilities of the IMG Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply-base development strategies, adept at Supplier risk management, costing methodologies & basics of Finance. This position will have the reporting manager based in India.
Key Competencies required for this role:
Professional Exposure:
1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem solving skills
2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
3) Attitude to work in challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self starter.
8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
9) Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member
Preferred previous experiences:
1) Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities
2) Automotive purchasing experience (plus)
3) Good Financial acumen - ability to read P&L & Balance sheets . Good in Supplier risk Management strategies, exposure to value stream mapping & logistics.
4) Good supplier relationship management skills , break the barrier , out of box thinker & makes things happen - cite instances.
Leadership skills:
Strong leadership potential in a cross-functional multi-cultural organization.
Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities, team work, effective consultation & relationship building skills
Functional/Technical Skills:
Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills
Special Skills Sets Required:
Able to work in IMG and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team.
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
Education Qualification: Bachelors degree in Engineering, MBA desirable
No. of Years of Experience: 3 ~ 6 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)
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
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 IMG 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 IMG 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 potential
Be proactive & actively engage in group projects displaying we than I , team dynamics & behavior.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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