Prototype Buyer

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive manufacturer located in Naucalpan de Juárez is seeking a Supplier Management specialist. The role involves processing Purchase Orders, negotiating with suppliers, and leading cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and with teams. Knowledge of Ford's purchasing systems is preferred.

Formación

• Experience managing suppliers and developing strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or in teams.
• Experience in Material Planning & Logistics.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional teams for on-time components delivery.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Place and track prototype orders.

Conocimientos

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills (Spanish and English)

Leadership

Educación

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

Herramientas

Ford Purchasing Systems (CMMS, WIPS)

Engineering Systems (WERS, GPIRS)

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.