Maintenance, Repair And Operations Buyer

Ford UK; Santa Cruz Acatlán; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico is seeking an Indirect Operations buyer to source high-quality parts and services globally, negotiate favorable terms, and support a robust supply chain across North America sites.

You will work with Category Managers, maintain SAP Ariba catalogs, advise on purchasing contracts, and collaborate with manufacturing, finance and logistics. Hybrid schedule at GTBC in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de México.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years in purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, or related analytical role.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Understand category with Category Managers to review current and future state and identify consolidation opportunities.
• Maintain SAP Ariba Catalog Module with master data and restrictions.
• Oversee Change Management by maintaining documentation on SharePoint and updating QRGs.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers to support cost and quality goals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, finance and logistics to forecast purchasing needs and align activities.
• Manage timely purchases, including one-time orders, and consolidate purchases when possible.
• Create, maintain and renew purchasing contracts and agreements, including pricing updates.
• Build strong supplier relationships and streamline purchasing processes to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Negotiation

SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics or related field

Advanced degree in technical and business fields

Tools

SAP Ariba

SharePoint

Job description

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position...

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

As Indirect Operations buyer you play a critical role in Ford operations. You will work directly with the category strategic buyer to implement supplier strategies and negotiate directly with our supplier partners to drive the company's profitability and cost competitiveness. Working with all North America assembly sites and testing facilities, your day-to-day activities allow for operations to work smoothly. In this role you will get to know the Supply Chain process for al Maintenance, Repair and Operations services and supplies.

What you'll do...

• Understand your category in collaboration with Category Managers and Category Implementors to review current and future state based on the Strategies to identify opportunities for consolidating purchases with strategic suppliers or running market test when there is value.
• Maintain the SAP Ariba Catalog Module, managing master data and business entity restrictions to ensure a streamlined procurement process.
• Oversee Change Management by maintaining technical documentation on Share Point and updating Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers to support quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, finance and logistics teams to forecast purchasing needs and align purchasing activities with operational priorities.
• Manage timely purchases, including one-time orders, and look for opportunities to combine purchases when appropriate.
• Create, maintain and renew purchasing contracts and ongoing purchase agreements, including updates to items and pricing.
• Build strong supplier relationships and improve purchasing processes, including automation, to reduce waste and manage costs.

You’ll have...

• Education: Bachelor's degree in in business, engineering, logistics, supply chain or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, or a related analytical/business role.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and suppliers, evaluate purchasing needs and negotiate purchasing terms.
• Ability to use procurement tools, such as SAP Ariba or comparable purchasing software. Even Better, You May Have: Advanced degree in technical and business fields.
• Experience leading IT projects in the global manufacturing industry.
• Skilled in current technologies and trends for supply chain management. Availability to work under a hybrid schedule at the corporate office

Job Base Location - GTBC (Lomas Verdes, Naucalpan de Juarez - Estado de México)

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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