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
Supplybase 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
- Learn / Coach team for creation of highly talented, agile team
- Participate in team development activities
4. Preferred previous experiences / competencies to prepare for the position
Bachelors degree in Engineering, MBA No. of Years of Experience 5 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred) 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)
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 and counseling skills
- Coaching skills.
Functional/Technical Skills
- Mfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills Special Knowledge Required Implement 7 truths & Embrace Partner to Win through daily work.
Special Skills Sets Required
- Able to work in IMG and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies
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
