Prototype Buyer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company in Naucalpan de Juárez is seeking a Supplier Management Specialist to build strong supplier relationships and develop data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate will manage purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely components for production. Strong communication skills in both Spanish and English, alongside a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, are required. This role offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Negotiation skills required.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong analytical skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely components for programs.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze requests for quotation per customer requisition.
• Manage prototype orders and track payments to suppliers.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships.

Conocimientos

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills in Spanish and English

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Herramientas

CMMS

WIPS

WERS

GPIRS

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Your expertise in supplier management will be essential in developing data-driven strategies and building strong supplier relationships in a dynamic and challenging environment. Your main activity will be processing and expediting Purchase Orders to procure the materials and tools required to sustain our operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to have components on time for future programs.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Issue, analyze and evaluate requests for quotation because of customer requisition.
• Secure prototype pricing (multiplier) in commercial agreements and contracts.
• Place prototype orders and tool Orders, tracking the open ones and verifying the correct payment to suppliers.
• Review pricing and opportunities for business savings through analyzing Prototype Cost Breakdowns.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
• Build positive relationships with the supply base acting like a partner, trusting and being trustworthy, being fact based and communication consistency.
• Ensure suppliers\' adherence to Prototype Procedures.
• Ensure timely responses from suppliers.
• Follow up for new suppliers on boarding process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering degree (Desirable).
• Strong written and oral communication skills (both Spanish and English)
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills
• Negotiation skills (even in a position of limited leverage)
• Must be a self-starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as a team setting
• Strong analytical skills
• Preferably with experience on managing Ford Purchasing Systems (CMMS, WIPS) and Engineering (WERS, GPIRS)
• Material Planning & Logistics; Product Development, Finance, Supplier Technical Assistance and other Purchasing experience

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.

About The Team

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.