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Senior Buyer- Body & Exterior Commodities

Senior Buyer- Body & Exterior Commodities

Ford Motor Company

4 years

0 Lacs

chennai tamil nadu india

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Skills Required

strategies development risk management costing engineering auto mechatronics electrical instrumentation research data presentation communication support manufacturing drive purchasing mapping estimating lean sigma

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of the IMG Buyer are the execution of strategies and deliver products to meet both IC and EV programs, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply-base development strategies, adept at Supplier risk management, commodity process knowledge, costing methodologies & basics of Finance.

Responsibilities

Education Qualification Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mech/Auto/Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronics/Production/Computer Science / InstrumentationNo. of Years of Experience 4+ YearsProfessional Exposure

Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills
Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
Attitude to work in challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
Electronic / Electrical knowledge preferred to support Electric vehicle program.
Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities (Stampings & Plastics)
Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self starter.
Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
Willing to learn / teach and share experience with team member

Preferred Previous Experiences

Comprehensive knowledge of various commodities – Sheet Metal & Plastics, Electrical and Electronics
Automotive purchasing experience
Good Financial acumen – ability to read Profit & Loss / Balance sheets of companies. Good in Supplier risk Management strategies, exposure to value stream mapping & logistics.
Good supplier relationship management skills , break the barrier , out of box thinker & “ makes things happen”- cite instances.

Special Knowledge Required Embrace & Collaborate "Partner to Win" through daily work.

Special Skills Sets Required

Competency "Desired Proficiency Level"

Negotiations ExcellentCommodity Knowledge ExcellentStrategy Development ExcellentAnalytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating GoodBuying Systems, Policies and Processes ExcellentAnalytical Skills - Balance Sheet and Ratios GoodAnalytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing GoodProject Management ExcellentKnowledge Transfer ExcellentGPDS Knowledge - Buying Good/ FairSix-Sigma concepts AdvantageLean AdvantagePower Bi AdvantageAble to work global environment and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross functional team; Proficiency in below competencies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mech/Auto/Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronics/Production/Computer Science / Instrumentation

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