This role is for an OE Buyer in Underbody Systems. You will be required to collaborate closely with Ford’s Supplier Partners as well as with Regional and Cross-functional Team Members.

You will be expected to pro-actively identify and potential supply risks and use effective problem-solving methods to mitigate these risks.

You will need to use your effective negotiation skills to ensure on-time delivery of production parts, at optimal cost and at the right quality.

What You’ll Do Quality Ensure supplier launch capacity and launch readiness Monitor supplier's Q1 activities, including Q1 Deviations/Waivers, Q1 Work plans and Q1 Action 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 requirement...