Buyer

Ford Motor Company

. Identify cost reduction opportunities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,480 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization, with a strong focus on analytical problem-solving and project management. Proven ability to collaborate across departments to enhance supplier performance and drive service improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCost OptimizationAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Purchasing ExperienceCost AnalysisData AnalysisSupplier Performance AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Supplier Quality ProcessDelivery PerformanceComplex CommoditiesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify cost reduction opportunities
Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
Drive service supply improvements
Ensure superior delivery performance from the supply base
Support adherence to supplier quality process requirements
Execute timely new part sourcing
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies
Lead supplier management and engagement
Collaborate with marketing and sales, supply chain, and finance departments on process improvements
Link with other functional areas to leverage spend and optimize supplier management
Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and further process and cost optimization opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years Purchasing experience
Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time