Purchasing Ford Champ (Trainee)

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Champs in Mexico offers a 12-month IPTS Cooling Purchasing Trainee program designed to give hands‑on experience in automotive purchasing and supplier management. You will support sourcing, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration to launch current and future vehicle programs.

Advanced English is required to communicate with global teams and suppliers. Active students from the last two semesters of relevant fields, with strong analytical and Excel/PowerPoint skills, are encouraged

Qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency is required.
• Active student from the last 2 semesters of Supply Chain Management, Business, International Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret data and support business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivated team player with excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and cost management activities for IPTS Cooling commodities to achieve program and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and suppliers to support product development, launch readiness, and issue resolution.
• Analyze supplier quotations, cost breakdowns, and market intelligence to support sourcing recommendations and negotiations.
• Lead and track action items with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of commitments, milestones, and launch requirements.
• Communicate effectively with global teams and suppliers in English, preparing presentations, reports, and executive-ready summaries.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Team player

Education

Last 2 semesters in relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow you to get to now different business areas through 12 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

The IPTS Cooling Purchasing Trainee will support the procurement and supplier management activities for vehicle cooling and thermal management components. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in automotive purchasing while contributing to the successful development and launch of current and future vehicle programs.

• Support sourcing and cost management activities for IPTS Cooling commodities to achieve program and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and suppliers to support product development, launch readiness, and issue resolution.
• Analyze supplier quotations, cost breakdowns, and market intelligence to support sourcing recommendations and negotiations.
• Lead and track action items with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of commitments, milestones, and launch requirements.
• Communicate effectively with global teams and suppliers in English, preparing presentations, reports, and executive-ready summaries.

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) is required to effectively communicate with global teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of Supply Chain Management, Business, International Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivated team player with excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

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

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