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Brake Discs – Category Implementation Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply base/commodity strategies

• Analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to develop a point of view in making decisions to deliver the best value to Ford.

• Manage complex sourcings with a mix of DT2 and Bailment strategies.

• Lead and create strong relationship with cross functional teams at all levels to deliver common objectives (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Risk Mitigation)

• Lead negotiations to ensure best cost at sourcing as well as long term price sustainability

• Deliver strong data analysis that lead to in-depth commodity understanding, positive business decisions and robust tracking of price changes through life of the program/project

• Lead Sourcing completion on timefor all major future models collaborating with the Program and Category Teams and in line to a signed off plan for each Program

• Deliver Program Material Cost Target for all major future models driving the Program and Category Teams to manage closure of competitive gaps to support successful milestones approval for each Program

• Supplier risk management and day-to-day execution to deliver sourced projects implementation on time and leveraging Supply Chain position to protect program’s milestones

• High-exposure to management and Executive Leadership to drive internal decision making for resolution of Quality/Cost/Delivery issues.

• Deliver Supplier Warranty / FSA Recoveriesto aligned forecast

• Reduce Supplier caused Lost Unitsand Service order fulfillmentby year-end through proactive risk management actions and support of Critical Supply Team / Supplier Technical Assistance

• Negotiate Year Over Year cost efficiencies and reductions.

• Utilize Supply Risk Management tools to intervene proactively avoiding potential supply disruption

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business Administration). Technical or Engineering degree, desirable .

• 2+ years Supply Chain experience required.

• Strong planning, organization skills and agile execution

• High business acumen with solid understanding of Global Purchasing operations (i.e. Resourcing, Directed Tier 2 processes)

• Strong Powerpoint and MS application skills. Data analytics software desired.

• Exceptional data analytics skills - ability to mine data to support decision making.

• Strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture and come up with a recommendation/point of view.

• Strong leadership and networking skills. Go getter attitude.

• Self-motivated, well organized and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Advanced English language skills. Strong written and verbal communication.

Requisition ID : 32525