Buyer: Ipts - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Verified Company

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1 week ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

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

Education Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MBA
No. of Years of Experience 5 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)
Professional Exposure1) 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 experiences1) Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities

2) Automotive purchasing experience (plus)

Leadership SkillsStrong leadership potential in a crossfunctional multicultural 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