Interiors Prototype Buyer

Job Description

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to source prototype parts at competitive costs. Your expertise in supplier management will be essential for developing data-driven strategies and building strong supplier relationships within a dynamic and challenging environment. A key responsibility will be processing and expediting purchase orders to procure the materials and tools required to all builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to have components on time for future programs.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Issue, analyze and evaluate requests for quotation because of customer requisition.
• Secure prototype pricing (multiplier) in commercial agreements and contracts.
• Place prototype orders and tool Orders, tracking the open ones and verifying the correct payment to suppliers.
• Review pricing and opportunities for business savings through analyzing Prototype Cost Breakdowns.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
• Build positive relationships with the supply base acting like a partner, trusting and being trustworthy, being fact based and communication consistency.
• Ensure suppliers' adherence to Prototype Procedures.
• Ensure timely responses from suppliers.
• Follow up for new suppliers on boarding process.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering degree (Desirable).
• 2 days on site per week. (GTBC Ford México)
• Strong written and oral communication skills (both Spanish and English)
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills
• Negotiation skills (even in a position of limited leverage)
• Must be a self-starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as a team setting
• Strong analytical skills