These jobs were popular with other job seekers Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties Full understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance and capacity Well-developed business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are made Ability to manage change and conflict. Resilience and Adaptability Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including good communication skills Good Interpersonal Communication and Business Etiquette - Strong verbal and written communication skills Good presentation and computer skills Job Description Risk and Relationships Proactive Risk Management Effective Supplier Account Management Financial Statement Analysis Industry and Market Trends Project Management Soft Skills Focus, Excellence and Collaboration Time Management and Teamwork Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties Full understanding of commodity fundamentals, which influence product cost, piece price, quality, performance and capacity Well-developed business acumen and finance knowledge to ensure that accurate sourcing decisions are made Ability to manage change and conflict. Resilience and Adaptability Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including good communication skills Good Interpersonal Communication and Business Etiquette - Strong verbal and written communication skills Good presentation and computer skills Responsibilities Quality Q1 Process and Key drivers for Q1 attainment Supplier Site Assessment Materials Management Operating Guidelines (MMOG) Parts Per Million (PPM) Understanding of the Warranty Process, Recovery Mechanism Waste Elimination Cost Financial Accounting and Management Cost Estimating Benchmarking Policies, Regional Incentives, EUFTA Commodity Costing Basic 8 bin analysis End 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) Calculations Delivery Negotiation, Leveraging (Scale, Scope) Tools and systems for Supply chain Management Value Stream Map Supplier manufacturing Process Supplier Profile (Sales split and technology) Waste Elimination (Six Sigma, Green Belt Projects) Qualifications National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing / Engineering / B. Com./ Commercial Minimum 5 years working experience in relevant disciplines and previous automotive purchasing experience would be a distinct advantage. About Us At 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 seekers Ford Motor Company of South Africa (Pty) LTD #J-18808-Ljbffr