Location
South Africa
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
This role is for an OE Buyer in the Exterior Systems Team. You will be required to collaborate closely with Ford’s Supplier Partners as well as with Regional and Cross-functional Team Members.
You will focus on Cost, Quality, Delivery & Resilience Metrics championing end to end supplier management. You will be expected to pro-actively identify potential supply risks and use effective problem-solving methods to mitigate these risks.
You will need to use your effective negotiation skills to ensure on-time delivery of production parts, at optimal cost and at the right quality.
+ Accuracy on costing, sourcing recommendations, negotiations
+ Effective Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team, cross-functionally and with suppliers.
+ Timelines: 100% placements of orders and claims on time.
+ Resolution efficiency: Effective risk mitigation on supplier risks in relation to quality, delivery and costs.
+ Well-developed written and verbal commu...
You will focus on Cost, Quality, Delivery & Resilience Metrics championing end to end supplier management. You will be expected to pro-actively identify potential supply risks and use effective problem-solving methods to mitigate these risks.
You will need to use your effective negotiation skills to ensure on-time delivery of production parts, at optimal cost and at the right quality.
+ Accuracy on costing, sourcing recommendations, negotiations
+ Effective Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team, cross-functionally and with suppliers.
+ Timelines: 100% placements of orders and claims on time.
+ Resolution efficiency: Effective risk mitigation on supplier risks in relation to quality, delivery and costs.
+ Well-developed written and verbal commu...
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