Buyer

As a FCSD buyer, you will have responsibility over the execution of activities to support efficient planning and procurement of materials to NA distribution network. Your main activity will be processing and expediting Purchase Orders to procure the goods, materials, components, and services required to sustain our operations. You will work closely with our supply chain team to avoid any disruption in the supply of service parts for current and past model programs.
- Bachelor's degree (Business, Engineering (preferred), Logistics, Supply Chain)
- Advanced English (C1 is a must)
- Great communication skills.
- Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proficient in using Word and Excel. Access is a plus.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in team.
- Negotiation skills (even in a position of limited leverage).
- Professionally manage customer and supplier relations internal and external to the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with mínimal guidance needed.
- Must be a self-starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as a team setting

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.
- Create and process purchase orders and tool orders.
- Purchase goods, materials, components for current and past model programs.
- Coordinate and communicate with supply chain team issues related to parts availability, inventory level set ups, packaging, logistics, and others.
- Ensure parts are expedited on critical orders and delivered on time.
- Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmark.
- Build positive relationships with the supply base by acting like a partner, trusting and being trustworthy, being fact based and communicating with consistency.
- Evaluate supplier options in alignment with price, quality, and service requirements.
- Track supplier performance.