Truckload Transportation Buyer

In this position...

The dedicated truckload buyer will work to develop and source truckload transportation for our Ford of Mexico Plants. This role works cross -functionally with Materials Planning and Logistics Team and with our Regional Transportation Managers at each Plant to ensure that our truckload carriers continue to deliver cost, quality and on time deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the inbound truckload services for parts shipments to support the Mexican Plants and carrier base in Mexico

• Manage competitiveness and network optimization through Blue Yonder procurement

• Develop purchasing POV on sourcing actions to improve Transportation network for inbound parts.

• Use of negotiation and sourcing tools such as GDIA to develop sourcing recommendations and develop leverage and help drive waste from network

• Identification and development of new truckload carriers

• Leverage data analytics to support sourcing decisions

• Understand industry trends and associated data analytical trends.

• Lead strategic work such as Business Unit Reviews, Commodity Strategy updates, etc.

• Lead for management of Supplier relationships

• Champion Minority development and opportunities

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Ford's Lead Logistics Provide and North American Logistics team.

• Understand the Network design and complications, and help source to maximize the efficiency within the Network

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)

• Positive, Can-Do attitude when faced with demanding customer expectations. Team approach with fellow Buyers and MP&L/Plant Materials

• Able to maintain focus and operate under pressure in fast paced environment

• Able to develop, leverage cross-functional network

• Ability to develop and communicate strategic and analytical viewpoints to purchasing leadership, carrier base, and internal customers.

• Ability to find leverage with a market driven commodity to help achieve optimal cost and service

• Highly organized, analytical, and a strategic thinker to support the required pace

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong excel skillset; pivot tables; data analytics

Even better, you may have...

• Experience in Blue Yonder a plus

• Experience in Smartsheet and dashboard analytics a plus

• Logistics degree and experience a plus

• Bilingual - Spanish speaking/written language skills a bonus

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #Li-LB1

Requisition ID : 52544