These jobs were popular with other job seekersWell-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job dutiesFull understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance and capacityWell-developed business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are madeAbility to manage change and conflict. Resilience and AdaptabilityExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills including good communication skillsGood Interpersonal Communication and Business Etiquette - Strong verbal and written communication skillsGood presentation and computer skills Job DescriptionRisk and RelationshipsProactive Risk ManagementEffective Supplier Account ManagementFinancial Statement AnalysisIndustry and Market TrendsProject ManagementSoft SkillsFocus, Excellence and CollaborationTime Management and TeamworkWell-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job dutiesFull understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance and capacityWell-developed business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are madeAbility to manage change and conflict. Resilience and AdaptabilityExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills including good communication skillsGood Interpersonal Communication and Business Etiquette - Strong verbal and written communication skillsGood presentation and computer skillsResponsibilitiesQualityQ1 Process and Key drivers for Q1 attainmentSupplier Site AssessmentMaterials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG)Parts Per Million (PPM)Understanding of the Warranty Process, Recovery MechanismWaste EliminationCostFinancial Accounting and ManagementCost EstimatingBenchmarkingPolicies, Regional Incentives, EUFTACommodity CostingBasic 8 bin analysisEnd to End Cost Attach, (BBB) Bill of Process/Bill of Design/Bill of Material, Lean Manufacturing Process (GEMBA)Material Utilization Development (MUD Process)Running a Business Case (BC) - Time Adjusted Rate of Return (TARR), Return on Investment (ROI) CalculationsDeliveryNegotiation, Leveraging (Scale, Scope)Tools and systems for Supply chain ManagementValue Stream MapSupplier manufacturing ProcessSupplier Profile (Sales split and technology)Waste Elimination (Six Sigma, Green Belt Projects)QualificationsNational Diploma or Degree in Purchasing / Engineering / B. Com./ CommercialMinimum 5 years working experience in relevant disciplines and previous automotive purchasing experience would be a distinct advantage.About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation. Automotive Sector These jobs were popular with other job seekersFord Motor Company of South Africa (Pty) LTD#J-18808-Ljbffr