Description

Job Description

The Ford Champs Program provides students with hands-on, career-specific experience inside Ford of Mexico.

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As an Capex Purchacing Ford Champ, you will be responsible of Support in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Operations, Supplier Engagement & Risk Management, Project & Cost Management Support, Process Improvement & Digital Tools.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

1. Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization Initiatives: I will actively support the identification, evaluation, and selection of strategic suppliers to optimize procurement costs and ensure value for money. This includes assisting with market analysis, tendering processes, and negotiation support to secure favorable terms and conditions, directly contributing to cost management objectives.
2. Supplier Relationship and Risk Management Program Development: I will contribute to strengthening supplier relationships by supporting the development and implementation of supplier engagement strategies. This involves assisting with performance monitoring, conducting risk assessments to identify potential supply chain vulnerabilities, and collaborating on mitigation plans to ensure continuity and resilience.
3. Process Improvement and Digital Procurement Tool Implementation: I will analyze existing procurement processes to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements, leveraging digital tools and technologies where appropriate. My role will involve supporting the implementation of new digital solutions, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data analytics capabilities within the procurement function to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Active student from any of the last 4 semesters of engineering or business
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
• Strong analytical and communication skills

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability. #LI-JRA