Buyer – Stampings & Structural Assemblies

Ford Motor Company

. Conduct sourcing activities to deliver quality parts at the best material cost within program timing requirements .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, supplier relationship management, and cost analytics within the automotive industry. Proficient in negotiation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve cost efficiencies and quality improvements.

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Procurement ExperienceCost AnalyticsNegotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementAutomotive Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalyticsSourcing EvaluationsManufactured Commodities ExperienceManufacturing Processes ExperienceStrategic SourcingSupplier Quality ManagementMarket Cost-Position AnalysisCommodity Cost DriversPart Cost BreakdownCategory Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProcurement Software

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySupply Chain ManagementPurchasing PoliciesSupplier AccountabilityCost-Savings Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct sourcing activities to deliver quality parts at the best material cost within program timing requirements
Understand upcoming program sourcing and launch milestones
Align supplier bid lists with the Category Manager using industry trends, technologies, and supplier analysis
Develop supplier strategies managing cost, quality, risk, and timing
Present sourcing decisions and commercial settlements to executive leadership
Provide suppliers with market cost-position feedback and build long-term relationships
Support quality initiatives and supplier accountability
Develop and execute negotiation strategies to deliver material efficiencies and minimize inflationary costs
Develop material cost roadmaps supporting corporate objectives and long-term viability
Collaborate with Category Managers, the Global Commodity Team, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Finance
Develop year-over-year commodity cost positions and annual cost-savings goals
Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and Supplier Quality/Cost/Delivery meetings
Support Critical Supply and Supplier Technical Assistance teams during quality or shortage issues
Identify alternative technologies or supply sources with engineering
Travel to supply partners as required
Challenge existing processes and drive improvements
Coordinate stakeholders to deliver required materials on time and with quality
Attend internal and external process-improvement workshops
Hold working-level supplier meetings for issue resolution and relationship development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or another related field
3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
3+ years of manufactured commodities and manufacturing processes experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic procurement software
Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies
Strong business and commercial acumen
Excellent written and verbal abilities
Ability to build relationships with teammates, suppliers, and cross-functional team members in virtual and face-to-face environments
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, complex projects, and open issues
Strong analytical skills, including sourcing evaluations and business case studies
Strong negotiation skills
Cost analytics, including commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, and gap to optimal cost
Strategic understanding of challenges facing the automotive industry
Persuasive communication skills for proposals, reports, and plans
Ability to interpret organizational needs and commercial strategies into global Category Strategies
Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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
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 schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time