Overview As a Buyer at Ford, you will shape procurement strategies for stamped steel/aluminum parts and welded assemblies, negotiating with suppliers to achieve best total value. You will collaborate across Global Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, quality delivery at competitive costs. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, strong analytics, and excellent communication to influence supplier decisions. This position offers exposure to program launches and a chance to drive cost optimization in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will play a key part in sustaining Ford's supply base and production goals, delivering impact at scale.
Compensation / Benefits- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid time off purchase option
Responsibilities- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation to deliver quality parts at optimal material cost within program timing
- Develop supplier strategies and align with Category Manager to source programs on time with cost and quality targets
- Present sourcing rationale to executive leadership and manage supplier relationships
- Lead cost-focused negotiations and establish long-term supplier engagement
- Support Quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and achieving targeted Q1 quality sites
- Develop material cost roadmaps and collaborate with Finance and Product Development
- Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and Supplier Quality/Cost/Delivery meetings
- Provide cross-functional supply continuity support and explore alternative technologies or sources when needed
- Attend workshops and drive process improvements with stakeholders
- Travel as required to supplier sites
Key requirements- 3+ years of procurement experience, preferably in Automotive
- Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering
- Strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic procurement software
- Strong analytical skills and cost analytics capability
- Ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
- Strategic mindset with knowledge of automotive industry challenges
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
- negotiation
- communication
- collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- basic procurement software
- cost analytics
