Job Overview
Ford Motor Company · Naucalpan de Juarez · hybrid
As an Indirect Purchasing Ford Champ, you will join a dynamic team responsible for acquiring critical services such as major construction, plant maintenance, IT, and corporate services.
You will be immersed in the complete procurement lifecycle: from initial market analysis and the development of Local Commodity Strategies (LCSs), to supporting complex contract negotiations and evaluating supplier performance.
Your primary mission will be to leverage your analytical skills to research market trends, evaluate cost models, and propose disruptive initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Buyers in creating and updating Local Commodity Strategies (LCSs) by gathering market intelligence and analyzing supplier capacity.
- Extract, consolidate, and analyze purchasing data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify spend patterns and develop data-driven recommendations.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks or operational opportunities in the daily procurement process, proposing and implementing innovative solutions.
- Collaborate on cost optimization initiatives, supporting the creation of financial models and benchmarks that expose cost-saving opportunities.
- Participate in large-scale project bids, from initial budget planning through to final vendor selection.
- Manage and lead the procurement process for lower-complexity projects or specific sub-commodities under Buyer supervision.
- Serve as an agile liaison for operational follow-ups with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless cross-functional communication.
- Support the measurement of supplier performance, ensuring adherence to company values and standards.
- Assist in validating documentary requirements, supplier financial health, and compliance to mitigate potential risks.
Qualifications:
- Final-year university student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 0 to 2 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics, Data Analytics, or Project Management.
- Fluent/Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity or eagerness to learn data visualization tools and Procurement ERP/Systems.
Key skills: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analysis, Project Management, English, Microsoft Office Suite, data visualization tools, Procurement ERP/Systems, Lean manufacturing principles, Continuous Improvement methodologies, Value Engineering
Job Detail
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Career LevelManagerial
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GenderBoth
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INDUSTRYDevelopment