Buyer, Engine Components

Ford Motor Company

. Own sourcing and supplier management for Plastic Tubes supporting Ford engine programs .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and supplier management within the automotive sector, focusing on cost analytics, risk assessment, and strategic negotiation. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive resilience strategies in supply chain operations.

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Supplier ManagementCost AnalyticsNegotiation SkillsRisk AssessmentLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

PurchasingSupply Chain ManagementMarket AnalysisCommodity StrategyResilience StrategiesCost Breakdown AnalysisSourcing EvaluationsBusiness Case DevelopmentSupplier Capacity ExpansionMitigation Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessSupply Chain, or EngineeringMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

AutomotivePlastic ComponentsPolymer ComponentsExtruded TubingMolded TubingEngine ComponentsPowertrain ComponentsSupplier RestructuringCommercial AgreementsFinancial Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own sourcing and supplier management for Plastic Tubes supporting Ford engine programs
Manage supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and performance against cost, quality, delivery, and program requirements
Lead sourcing for assigned programs, including market analysis, design competitions, market tests, business cases, negotiation, contracting, and launch milestones
Deliver best cost at Job One and over the life of the component
Build market intelligence on cost drivers, bills of process, supplier capacity, and competitive position
Set and deliver cost targets with Product Development
Build global supplier relationships and influence supplier technology roadmaps
Co-lead commodity strategy with Product Development, including the transition from ICE to BEV
Lead supplier business reviews and strategic initiatives
Identify and assess supply risks across the Engine commodity base
Develop and drive mitigation plans, including resourcing, dual sourcing, stockpile strategies, supplier restructuring, and capacity or plant development
Manage emerging supplier issues involving supply, quality, cost, and capacity
Align Product Development, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders on resilience actions
Follow mitigation actions through to closure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or sourcing, preferably in automotive or a manufacturing environment
Experience assessing supplier and supply-chain risk and developing mitigation plans
Experience with resilience strategies such as resourcing, dual sourcing, inventory/stockpile planning, supplier capacity expansion, or supplier restructuring
Strong negotiation skills
Cost analytics skills, including commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, and gap-to-target analysis
Strong analytical skills, including sourcing evaluations and business cases
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Working knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to travel as required
MBA or other advanced degree is an advantage
Knowledge of plastic and polymer components, including extruded or molded tubing, resin materials, tooling, and related manufacturing processes is an advantage
Experience with distressed or financially at-risk suppliers, including commercial agreements with Legal and Finance, is an advantage
Experience with data and visualization tools such as Power BI is an advantage
Familiarity with engine or powertrain components is an advantage
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day