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Ford Motor Company

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Logistics
  • Pretoria

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication, analytical skills, and business acumen. A degree in a relevant field and 2 years of automotive purchasing experience are essential. Familiarity with cost management and supplier evaluation is key.
  • You will communicate effectively, analyze financials, manage suppliers, assess risks, and oversee commodity fundamentals while driving cost efficiency and implementing lean processes.

Requirements

  • Focus, Excellence and Collaboration
  • Time Management and Teamwork
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties.
  • Full understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance, and capacity.
  • Well-developed business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are made.
  • Ability to manage change and conflict. Resilience and Adaptability
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including good communication skills.
  • Good Interpersonal Communication and Business Etiquette, Strong verbal, and written communication skills
  • Good presentation and computer skills
  • Proactive Risk Management
  • Effective Supplier Account Management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Industry and Market Trends
  • Project Management
  • National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing/Engineering/B. Com./Commercial
  • Minimum 2 years working experience in relevant disciplines and previous automotive purchasing experience would be a distinct advantage.
  • Q1 Process and Key drivers for Q1 attainment
  • Supplier Site Assessment
  • Materials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG)
  • Parts Per Million (PPM)
  • Understanding of the Warranty Process, Recovery Mechanism
  • Waste Elimination
  • Financial Accounting and Management
  • Cost Estimating
  • Benchmarking
  • Policies, Regional Incentives, EUFTA
  • Commodity Costing
  • Basic 8 bin analysis
  • End to End Cost Attach, (BBB) Bill of Process/Bill of Design/Bill of Material, Lean Manufacturing Process (GEMBA)
  • Material Utilization Development (MUD Process)
  • Running a Business Case (BC) - Time Adjusted Rate of Return (TARR), Return on Investment (ROI) Calculations
  • Negotiation, Leveraging (Scale, Scope)
  • Tools and systems for Supply chain Management
  • Value Stream Map
  • Supplier manufacturing Process
  • Supplier Profile (Sales split and technology)
  • Waste Elimination (Six Sigma, Green Belt Projects)

Responsibilities

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties.
  • Full understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance, and capacity.
  • Well-developed business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are made.
  • Ability to manage change and conflict. Resilience and Adaptability
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including good communication skills.
  • Good Interpersonal Communication and Business Etiquette, Strong verbal, and written communication skills
  • Good presentation and computer skills
  • Proactive Risk Management
  • Effective Supplier Account Management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Industry and Market Trends
  • Project Management
  • Q1 Process and Key drivers for Q1 attainment
  • Supplier Site Assessment
  • Materials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG)
  • Parts Per Million (PPM)
  • Understanding of the Warranty Process, Recovery Mechanism
  • Waste Elimination
  • Financial Accounting and Management
  • Cost Estimating
  • Benchmarking
  • Policies, Regional Incentives, EUFTA
  • Commodity Costing
  • Basic 8 bin analysis
  • End to End Cost Attach, (BBB) Bill of Process/Bill of Design/Bill of Material, Lean Manufacturing Process (GEMBA)
  • Material Utilization Development (MUD Process)
  • Running a Business Case (BC) - Time Adjusted Rate of Return (TARR), Return on Investment (ROI) Calculations
  • Negotiation, Leveraging (Scale, Scope)
  • Tools and systems for Supply chain Management
  • Value Stream Map
  • Supplier manufacturing Process
  • Supplier Profile (Sales split and technology)
  • Waste Elimination (Six Sigma, Green Belt Projects)

FAQs

What qualifications are needed for the Buyer position?

A National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Engineering, B.Com, or a related Commercial field is required, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in automotive purchasing.

What core skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong focus on excellence and collaboration, time management, well-developed communication skills, business acumen, problem-solving abilities, and good interpersonal skills.

Is prior automotive purchasing experience necessary?

Yes, previous automotive purchasing experience is a distinct advantage for candidates applying for this position.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Buyer?

The primary responsibilities include proactive risk management, effective supplier account management, financial statement analysis, industry trend analysis, project management, and quality assurance processes.

Is there a specific understanding of financial concepts required for this role?

Yes, candidates should possess well-developed financial knowledge to make accurate sourcing decisions, including cost estimating, benchmarking, and financial accounting.

What techniques will I need to use regarding quality management?

Familiarity with quality management processes such as Supplier Site Assessment, Materials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG), and understanding of the warranty process will be important.

What tools and systems will I need to work with in supply chain management?

The role requires knowledge of supply chain management tools, value stream mapping, and an understanding of supplier manufacturing processes.

What kind of projects will I be involved in?

You will be involved in projects focused on waste elimination techniques, such as Six Sigma, and leading Green Belt Projects.

What does the 'Delivery' aspect of the job entail?

The Delivery aspect involves negotiation, leveraging scale and scope, and ensuring timely supplier delivery through effective supply chain management tools.

How important is analytical skill in this role?

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for assessing supplier performance and making sound sourcing decisions.

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Ford Motor Company

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1903
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.