Taylor Kennedy
About Taylor Kennedy
Taylor Kennedy is a Senior Buyer at Ford Motor Company, specializing in the procurement of construction materials and serving as the Global Lead Buyer for exterior trim. Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University, and has extensive experience in purchasing various production and non-production items.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Taylor Kennedy has held multiple positions at Ford Motor Company since 2015. Initially, Kennedy worked as a Supply Chain Sustainability-Purchasing Intern for two months in 2015. Following this role, Kennedy served as a Telecom Buyer from 2016 to 2018 and then transitioned to the position of Operations Buyer from 2018 to 2019. Since 2019, Kennedy has been employed as a Senior Buyer. In this role, Kennedy is responsible for the procurement of construction materials and serves as the Global Lead Buyer for exterior trim in Body and Exterior Purchasing.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Kennedy has a solid educational background in business and supply chain management. Kennedy studied at Oakland Community College, where an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management was achieved from 2012 to 2014. Subsequently, Kennedy attended Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 2012 to 2016. Kennedy further advanced education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wayne State University from 2017 to 2019.
Background
Taylor Kennedy's professional journey began with a focus on supply chain and purchasing. Kennedy's early experience includes a two-month internship at Ford Motor Company, which laid the groundwork for a career in procurement. Over the years, Kennedy has developed expertise in purchasing both production and non-production items, including telecom, network, subscriptions, diagnostics, innovation, and body & exterior plastic parts.
Achievements in Procurement
In the role of Senior Buyer at Ford Motor Company, Taylor Kennedy has taken on significant responsibilities in procurement. Kennedy is tasked with sourcing construction materials and has a comprehensive understanding of supply chain processes. As the Global Lead Buyer for exterior trim in Body and Exterior Purchasing, Kennedy plays a critical role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring the quality of materials used in production.