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JOB DETAILS

Buyer - Sunvisor

CompanyFord Motor Company
LocationIndia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
About The Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day. Privacy Policy: https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/
About the Role

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

Supply-base 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 potential

Be proactive & actively engage in group projects displaying we than I , team dynamics & behavior.

Responsibilities

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

Supply-base 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 potential

Be proactive & actively engage in group projects displaying we than I , team dynamics & behavior.

Qualifications

Education QualificationBachelor's degree in Engineering, MBA desirable 
No. of Years of Experience3 ~ 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) 

3) Good Financial acumen – ability to read P&L & Balance sheets . Good in Supplier risk Management strategies, exposure to value stream mapping & logistics.

4) Good supplier relationship management skills , break the barrier , out of box thinker & “ makes things happen”- cite instances.

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 & relationship building skills.

Functional/Technical SkillsMfg Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management and GPDS skills
Special Knowledge RequiredImplement 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            

 

Key Skills
NegotiationStrategic SourcingCost ReductionSupply Chain ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementLean ManufacturingValue EngineeringFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsGPDS KnowledgeMarket Research
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsManagement & LeadershipFinance & AccountingEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The buyer is responsible for developing and executing negotiation strategies to meet program targets for tooling and piece pricing. They will also lead supply-base development, drive cost-saving initiatives, and manage regional commodity strategies to ensure global alignment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
185827
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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