Buyer, Img Body Exterior - Pretoria, South Africa - Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties

Full understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance and capacity
Welldeveloped collaboration / negotiation skills
Ability to keep abreast of leading technologies and processes related to automotive commodities
Welldeveloped business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are made
Ability to manage change and conflict
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including good communication skills
Welldeveloped negotiation skills
Welldeveloped communication skills
Good presentation and computer skills
National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing/Engineering/B. Com./Commercial
Minimum 2 years working experience in relevant disciplines and previous automotive purchasing experience would be a distinct advantage

Sourcing

Develop a world class supply base capable of delivering the quality, cost and timing objectives of Vehicle Operations and Manufacturing Operations product programs
Develop and maintain Full Service Suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations
Execute (CSS) commodity sourcing strategies
Source parts based on agreed CSS
Obtain cross functional buyin from the team (Team of 4)
Support vehicle launches
Monitor suppliers' capacity and supervise capacity studies
Prepare and take sourcing for approval at GCT/GCST
Review longterm strategies and supplier performance with customers (PD, VO, etc.) and seek input from organizations such as STA and RVT
Lead the Early Supplier Involvement/Early Sourcing process to identify suppliers on time and secure supplier agreement to program targets
Lead the development and implementation of MEA strategies according to the GCT and GCBP defined strategy to meet sourcing objectives and requirements
In conjunction with STA and PD, ensure longterm partner suppliers are capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations
Lead the SOBA, PCP and CPA (as appropriate) process to identify and source suppliers in line with program timing
Participate in the Team of Four discussion in determining whether to presource or market test responsible commodities for each program
Ensure all sourcing decisions on key commodities are approved through the GCST and that all supporting documentation and approvals are obtained
Lead crossfunctional teams in supplier resourcing actions
Process Q1 Deviations and obtain the appropriate signatures for Non Q1 suppliers
Support STA in reviewing and addressing supplier performance concerns
Monitor supplier financial performance and reporting compliance in the Vontik system
Ensure Bailment agreements are approved and signed. Roll out the bailment process to supplier

Quality

Ensure supplier launch capacity and launch readiness
Monitor supplier's Q1 activities, including Q1 Deviations/Waivers, Q1 Work plans and Q1Action Plan implementation
Support supplier quality metrics meetings lead by STA and/or Commodity Purchasing

Cost

Negotiate and secure supplier commitment to program targets
Negotiate production piece prices, engineering design changes, and tooling costs
Issue purchase orders, lump sum payments, and tool orders for production requirements on a timely basis
Process cost requests/capacity studies
Monitor supplier's ongoing MCR design initiatives performance
Address currency problems and drive actions to resolve negative impact of currency quarterly
Drive the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management,

Quality Operating Systems, etc.

Conduct annual supplier negotiations to meet annual cost reduction targets (TVM)
Negotiate and implement agreed cost models where appropriate
In collaboration with Cost Estimating, develop and reconcile Optimal Cost Estimates
Support annual Benchmark/Prorated Gap Allocation effort
Colead gap week preparation with PD
Lead TVM ER process/global & regional negotiations
Support distressed supplier management
Lead commercial TVM reviews for war rooms discussions

Delivery and Timing