As a CAPEX Buyer you will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing decisions that will need to be driven by market conditions data around cost, technology, and quality.

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• Manage Categories related to Indirect Equipment Services and Supplies (Machinery and Tooling).

• Develop Master Category Strategies (MCSs) to support business objectives.

• Devise long-term development strategies for Categories.

• Deploy actions within categories and deliver savings targets where appropriate.

• Understand automotive manufacturing process to reflect needs in the MCSs.

• Research and understand Global and Regional Industrial, Economic and External supply market (Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, market suppliers, key industry trends/issues environment, etc) and use that knowledge to leverage MCSs.

• Work cross-functionally to identify suppliers within the scope of the category requirements.

• Analyze data / insights to determine industry and trends.

• Provide guidance and oversight for Category Strategies Implementation. Facilitate execution of Master Category Strategies as part of the implementation team along with buyers and key stakeholders.

• Support the collection of supplier, market, and Category information.

• Support tracking and documentation of risk and issue management for the category

• Support implementation of risk mitigation, cost reduction, and inventory management plans.

• Lead MCSs approval with strategic key stakeholders.

• Lead cross-functional teams regarding MCSs development.

• Lead consistent communications with stakeholders to drive category management and foster trust relationships.

• Get in front of sourcing decisions by regular participation in the IESS Sourcing Forums.

• Attend required Category Management training modules when required.

• Review taxonomy for any needed updates and align taxonomy to existing commodity codes.

• Be an advocate for Category Management process adoption in the company.

• Participate in innovative projects that will help buyers to optimize work.

• Proven experience as Category Manager or similar role. Solid knowledge of Category Management. Understanding the applied practice, concepts and process several procurement fields.

• Experience in Supply Chain/ Purchasing or related areas – 3 to 5 years (Indirect Purchasing / Capex is a plus).

• Advanced analytical thinking and decision-making skills, an analytical mind with a strategic ability.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Ability to manage large, moderately complex, medium to high-impact projects.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.

• Ability to influence key stakeholders.

• Engineering background is a plus.

• Knowledge in Automotive Machinery Equipment and Tooling is a plus.

DISCLAIMER:

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

Requisition ID : 23901