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Ford Motor Company Program Control in Madison, Wisconsin
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
The Ford Supply Chain team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
This posting is for a Program Control Buyer – ICE Engine Units. Seeking a candidate who embodies the Ford Truths, is self-motivated to deliver objectives, demonstrates integrity and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional partners, functions well in dynamic environments where inputs are subject to change, and can create/maintain strong interpersonal relationships. Benefits of this position include cross-functional visibility to leaders at all levels supporting our future model programs to drive our business forward.
In this position….
Manage Purchasing delivery of Unit Milestone Deliverables on time and with quality – Commodity Planning, Target Setting, Target Alignment, Sourcing On Time, Cost Delivery, PO/TO Issuance
Support delivery of Contribution Cost & Investment Targets for program achievements through J#1 with timely & high-quality financials
Ensure efficient material cost delivery (Job#1 material cost equal to or better than Job Last)
What you’ll do…
Lead Supply Chain Program Reviews weekly and Cross Functional Team Reviews as needed to ensure on time sourcing to block timing
Support team of 4 meetings for New Tooled End Items (NTEI)
Support weekly Program Planning meetings and CPAT meetings
Lead Desktop studies as required to confirm capacity of parts/carryover
Lead ad hoc studies supporting global sourcing, make vs. buy scenarios, price/volume assessments, and capacity constraints
Monitor and deliver USMCA compliance and regulatory requirements
Support alignment with Cost Estimating on OCE’s for new contract negotiations
Support alignment with Supplier Technical Assistance to ensure supplier sites identified enablers are in place for robust eAPQP/Schedule A kick-off
Support cost and capacity studies to ensure funding and supplier readiness for volume uplifts
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in a purchasing role supporting a manufacturing environment.
Ability to build positive relationships cross-functionally.
Ability to prioritize, work independently and advance multiple assignments concurrently.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Strong communication skills to develop/deliver effective senior leadership presentations.
Broad business attitude with understanding of new model sourcing impact to annual TVM delivery.
Resourceful and motivated to find and implement solutions.
Even better, you may have...
Production Buying, Program Control/Execution experience preferred.
Knowledge of GPDS timing, deliverables, and impact to downstream and cross-functional outputs.
Knowledge of the iERP/Ariba system.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 32313
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