Supporting the development and swift implementation of Category Strategies.
Deploying actions within categories and delivering savings targets where appropriate.
Providing analysis on costs and reviewing cost reduction activities.
Working cross-functionally to identify suppliers within the scope of category requirements.
Monitoring market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers.
Aligning the scope of products and services between suppliers and stakeholders.
Negotiating contracts, reviewing and analyzing contractual drafts, and managing contracts.
Conducting supplier assessment and onboarding.
Maintaining strong supplier relationships and effective communication.
Supporting the collection of supplier, market, and category information.
Tracking and documenting risk and issue management for the category.
Supporting implementation of risk mitigation, cost reduction, and inventory management plans.
Engaging with internal customers for effective forecasting to identify future procurement needs, including training requirements for different skill teams.

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering [Preferred], Logistics, Supply Chain).
Languages: Spanish & English (proficient).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage complexity (high number of suppliers and components).
High resilience and tolerance to frustration.
3-5 years of experience in Procurement Area (Indirect Purchasing desirable-Forming and Molding Machines, Plastic Injection Molding Machines)
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of applied practices, concepts, and processes in several procurement fields (e.g., category management, contract negotiation, policies and procedures, project management).
Experience managing strategic sourcing projects.
Advanced analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
Strategic vision across multiple skill teams to make effective recommendations.
Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to manage large, moderately complex, medium to high-impact projects.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
Ability to influence key stakeholders.
Experience in T&Cs / legal elements of business to help quickly assess Ford risk.
Maturity to interface with different cross-functional teams.
Preferred experience with Ariba P2P and S2C.
Basic knowledge in International Commerce and its applications.

Indirect Buyer – IESS Supply Chain

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