Cost:
Validate quote(Piece Price & Tooling cost) negotiate and finalize trhe commercials with cost data mapping including best of best, bench marking/market data gathering on commodity, economics & suppliers financial data
Program
Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver Program targets on tooling and piece price. Proactive planning of activities to meet/beat Matched Pair objectives.
TVM
Accountable for Managing material cost
Negotiate and achieve YOY / MYA cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing. Lead negotiations with regional suppliers and represent Ford in global negotiations
Champion Lean / Value Engineering projects with suppliers and bring value chain benefits to Ford
Supply-base Development
Lead / Support CFT in development of sustainable supply base with leadership in Quality, Delivery & costing
Drive for the localization and cost saving for the affected markets to meet the market regulations Identification of High-risk suppliers and develop action plan to mitigate risk
Strategy Development
Effective participant in Global commodity meetings to bring value to Purchase Group by leveraging global / regional programs with global suppliers to meet our both TVM and Program objectives Formulate Regional commodity strategy for near and long business term and effective infusion of the same in Global commodity business plan
Leadership Skills: Integrity, commitment to delivery, ability to prioritize and juggle conflicting priorities & team work