Overview You will help source a Cockpit commodity, shaping purchasing strategies and supplier partnerships. Working in a cross-functional environment, you'll drive cost-effective, resilient supply solutions aligned with Ford's objectives. You'll engage early with Product Development and other teams to support new programs and risk management. This role offers growth toward senior buyer and management positions within a global, performance-driven culture. You will contribute to financial targets and continuous improvement across the cockpit supply base.
Compensation / Benefits- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family
- Paid time off and holidays
- Back-up child care support
Responsibilities- Develop and execute purchasing strategies for the Cockpit commodity aligned with financial targets
- Lead sourcing activities for future vehicle programs and assess make-vs-buy decisions
- Cultivate and manage relationships with strategic suppliers leveraging SRF principles
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, monitor supplier financial health, and establish backup plans
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, Cost Estimating, Finance, and MP&L
- Stay informed on market trends and regulations to inform sourcing decisions
- Assist in category strategy development and resiliency planning for Cockpit materials
- Drive purchasing discipline through dashboards, AI/tools, and contract sign-offs
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement or related field
- 3+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Strong business acumen, collaboration, and communication in cross-functional settings
- Strong analytical skills with cost drivers and cost modeling
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- collaboration
- communication
- cross-functional teamwork
- cost drivers and cost modeling
- supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Supplier Relationship Framework (SRF) principles
