Commodity Buyer – Interior needed at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

Job Description

• Meet Annual TVM/ Cost objectives or clarity on gap drivers (short to long term constraints)
• Proactive Risk management to eliminate production disruptions that may impact production
• Having a skilled and capable workforce (Buying Organization)

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1 (People)

• Ability to coaching and mentoring other Buyers
• Develop comprehensive Individual Development Plan
• Take lead to train and develop grads. Be comfortable to conduct their performance reviews.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities or be an established SME
• Lead and support training and development plans to improve departmental skills
• Co-ordinate and lead at least one core responsibility for their Team, e.g. TVM, SRM, Program
• Actively co-ordinate and lead special projects when the need arises
• Cultivate a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Complete SMART Objectives Performance Reviews and Check-in on time.

Responsibility 2 (Supplier Risk Management)

• Lead supplier Risk management reviews, flag the constraints to management timely and develop robust ICA’s & PCA’s to ensure production continuity and minimise impact with minimum support                                                                        
• Understand inventory levels, value chain, value stream map                  
• Proactively identify and manage (micro & macro) emerging risks                           
• Work closely with MPL to review Ascent tool to understand supplier’s supportability and identify support plans where there are constraints                                 
• Negotiate and validate costs linked to GCP studies and ensure timely execution of support plans                                                                      
• Co-lead distressed supplier management and supply risk/constraint management with Supplier Risk Management team               

Responsibility 3 (Quality and Delivery)        

• Ensure supplier launch capacity and launch readiness
• Timely placement of TO/PO
• Support supplier’s Q1 activities, including Q1 Deviations/Waivers, Q1 Work plans and Q1Action Plan implementation
• Support supplier quality metrics meetings led by STA and/or Commodity Purchasing 
• Champion supplier delivery to ensure the programs are delivered on time 
• Lead/Support QCDR/BU reviews     

Responsibility 4 (Cost management)                            

• Manage supplier’s on-going material cost for design and non-design performance
• Follow GCM process to ensure design change cost is within target
• Drive the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management, Quality Operating Systems, etc
• Prepare & lead commercial TVM reviews and ensure delivery of cost targets on current and future programs
• Ability to leverage cost (8 Bin Analysis, End to End cost analysis, value stream mapping on key commodities etc)
• Negotiation at an advanced level with minimal support
• Support GWC team with warranty recovery    

Responsibility 5 (Sourcing)

• Execute/support in developing and maintaining full-service Suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations                             
• Execute/support the development and implementation of IMG strategies according to the GCT and GCBP defined strategy to meet sourcing objectives                          
• Execute/support Global (CSS) commodity sourcing strategies, and ensure parts are sourced based on agreed CSS                                                                             
• Support strategic execution of BBBEE/AIDC/AITF/EUFTA roadmaps                           
• Lead cross-functional teams in supplier resourcing actions   

Qualifications

Education

• National Diploma /Degree in Commerce or Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in relevant disciplines. Previous automotive purchasing experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Cost Analysis, Lean manufacturing principles, Problem solving, Strategic Thinking, ability to negotiate effectively, understanding of commodity fundamentals 
• computer skills

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills, Adaptability, Team player, Time Management, well developed business acumen