We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. In this position... * Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement. * Participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system VRT (Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns. * Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers. Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy. Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement. Participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system VRT (Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns. Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers. Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy. What you'll do... * Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure. * Lead containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects. * Align with VRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values. * Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP). * Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues. Assist Site STA team with vehicle On-Hold and Release process tracking. * Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting. * Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention. * Act as direct Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant management, support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (or PIC Room) to report on containment of SP ECB (Early Concern Binning) issues, participate in VRT forums, lead supplier preparation for VQRs (Vehicle Quality Review). What you'll do... * Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure. * Lead containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects. * Align with VRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values. * Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP). * Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues. Assist Site STA team with vehicle On-Hold and Release process tracking. * Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting. * Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention. * Act as direct Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant management, support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (or PIC Room) to report on containment of SP ECB (Early Concern Binning) issues, participate in VRT forums, lead supplier preparation for VQRs (Vehicle Quality Review).