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Sr. Data Engineer (GCP Certified)

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Data Science
Dearborn, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 22, 2025

Job Description

The following skills and experiences are recommended qualifications for this role:

  • Techno-commercial experience(ability to understand & respond to queries in RFQs)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
  • “Build” knowledge in Microsoft applications (Excel, Powerpoint & Word)
  • Quick learner,good analytical skills
  • Ability to plan workload and manage time to respond to business needs
  • Flexibility to work in different shift timings as per business needs
  • Self-starter requiring minimal supervision

Good team player

Responsibilities

  • Invite Suppliers to participate in new Programs, send RFQ to Suppliers, address their queries & follow-up/receive quotations within Program timeline
  • Evaluate the supplier quotes to complete the “Quote verification” process
  • Analyze the prices, terms & conditions of competing Suppliers and make data-based proposal to Category lead Buyer for sourcing correct Supplier
  • Work closely with Operations Buyer to effect PO/TO/LLF/Proto in WIPS & related systems
  • Execute daily workstreams(OPD related)- Conduct capacity studies, Cost adjustments, Price amendments, ATP re-allocations, Commodity code linking etc.
  • Perform reporting and analytics: Analyze spend & savings, Manage Supply base data, estimate ongoing benefits/value, Identify procurement performance trends, evaluate performance benchmark gaps
  • Manage Supplier Relationship: Monitor relationships, receive input from internal/external advisors
  • Manage Supplier Registration and Onboarding: Initiate request for supplier onboarding, collect supplier information, register & notify supplier
  • Evaluate and Manage Supplier Performance: Review supplier performance indicators, update score card and Key Performance Indicators, generate & publish periodic score cards
  • Develop & implement procurement strategy: Perform targeted market intelligence/supply market analysis, identify key metrics which impact sourcing event and establish baselines, Benchmark and perform gap/ risk analyis
  • Maintain tracking sheet in line with Service Level Agreement deliverables
  • Identify & implement process improvements(KSSSM, Kaizen and Six Sigma)
  • Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
  • Prepare weekly and/or monthly reports and distribuInvite Suppliers to participate in new Programs, send RFQ to Suppliers, address their queries & follow-up/receive quotations within Program timeline
  • Evaluate the supplier quotes to complete the “Quote verification” process
  • Analyze the prices, terms & conditions of competing Suppliers and make data-based proposal to Category lead Buyer for sourcing correct Supplier
  • Work closely with Operations Buyer to effect PO/TO/LLF/Proto in WIPS & related systems
  • Execute daily workstreams(OPD related)- Conduct capacity studies, Cost adjustments, Price amendments, ATP re-allocations, Commodity code linking etc.
  • Perform reporting and analytics: Analyze spend & savings, Manage Supply base data, estimate ongoing benefits/value, Identify procurement performance trends, evaluate performance benchmark gaps
  • Manage Supplier Relationship: Monitor relationships, receive input from internal/external advisors
  • Manage Supplier Registration and Onboarding: Initiate request for supplier onboarding, collect supplier information, register & notify supplier
  • Evaluate and Manage Supplier Performance: Review supplier performance indicators, update score card and Key Performance Indicators, generate & publish periodic score cards
  • Develop & implement procurement strategy: Perform targeted market intelligence/supply market analysis, identify key metrics which impact sourcing event and establish baselines, Benchmark and perform gap/ risk analysis
  • Maintain tracking sheet in line with Service Level Agreement deliverables
  • Identify & implement process improvements (KSSSM, Kaizen and Six Sigma)
  • Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships

Education/ Knowledge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with comprehensive understanding of Purchasing & related policies/procedures

(or)

  • Diploma in Engineering with comprehensive understanding of Purchasing & related policies/procedures

Job Info

  • Job Identification 43092
  • Job Category Supply Chain
  • Posting Date 03/19/2025, 05:15 AM
  • Apply Before 03/26/2025, 05:15 AM
  • Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 15 Plot No 13, Chennai, TN, 600119, IN (On-site)
  • Preferred Degree Graduate or Equivalent Technical
  • Remote No