**Education/Knowledge**- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business Administration)- Technical or engineering degree, desirable- Experience in logistics/transportation (3+ years)- Experience in Procurement Area, desirable- Advanced English language skills is a must- Great communication skills- Data analytics/business intelligence knowledge and skills- Microsoft office proficiency is a most - complementary informatic tools knowledge, desirable- Transportation Management System knowledge/skills, desirableAs a Finished Vehicle Transportation Buyer, you will have responsibility for strategic sourcing decisions driven by market conditions/data analytics/business intelligence, cost, technology and quality, oriented to maximize the Ford vehicles logistics and transportation business in NA region, leading cross regional and functional groups, dealing with Rail, Carhaulers, Driveaway, Port Services, Vehicle DIstribution Centers, LLPs, etc.- Knowledge of different means of transport, vehicles characteristics and transportation devices, logistics/transportation regulations and regional/worldwide geography- Automotive and logistics industry knowledge is required, along with KPIs mindset and continue improvement tools- Knowledge of business generalities, regional and global economical elements- High level of integrity, resilience, and commitment.- Demonstrated understanding, intent and proper execution of Supply Chain Systems, Policies and Processes- Understand the economic drivers of the supply base for specific commodities/services.- Evaluates a supplier's financial health and cost drivers from their balance sheet ratios- Understand material cost processes, their intent and how to utilize system tools- Develop/applies Lean Tools, processes and concepts to all aspects of the Suppliers to improve the performance of manufacturing systems resulting in efficiency flow throughs- Physicals-based part cost analysis (Cost elements, ABC costing, cost models, etc.)- Uses industry standard and company-specific processes, methods, tools, and templates to define projects including detail tasks, milestones, dependencies, business need, objectives/key deliverables, scope, timing, quality, and cost with stakeholder input, according to established governance- Develop robust business, commodity and supplier strategies aligned with functional, program and enterprise goals- Physicals-based negotiation that drives competitive cost in the supply base- Understand, develop, and continuously improve business relationships with suppliers. Understand the importance of enabling supplier success to deliver a strong and sustainable business for the supplier and Ford. Model the standard for transparent, respectful, fact based, and timely communication in the relationship. Hold colleagues accountable and drives them toward this standard. Leverage relationships to obtain the supplier's best resources to enable achievement of Ford's business objectives.- Utilizes the risk management tools to proactively identify and assess risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies to effectively manage risk and ensure effective supply base performance. This includes, financial, operational and reputational risk. Monitors key predictive metrics to anticipate and comprehend supply risks and ensure timely actions are taken to avoid supply disruption.- Professionally manage customer and supplier relations internal and external to the organization- Advanced English language skills- Maintain focus & ability to work in a fast-paced environment with mínimal guidance- Process driven- Demonstrated effective cross-functional communication and leadership skills- Business case evaluation (e.g. evaluate risk, opportunities, TARR analysis, etc.)- Demonstrated project management skills- Commercial creativity as frequently negotiations are not strictly 'cost' based- Negotiate effectively with low or lack of leverage- Teaching skills to educate new, cross-functional team members on purchasing processes- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skill set- Knowledge and use of data analytic tools (Qlikview, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) to process, relate and interpret large amount of data with the objective to improve the decision-making processDISCLAIMER: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.- Develop and execute supply base/commodity strategies - focused on Transportation and Logistics services for finished vehicles- Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (cost, timing, quality)- Lead cross-functional teams regarding on-time execution of Ford's sour
