Engine Castings Buyer

Ford Motor Company

. Develop sourcing plans enabling commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing while supporting supplier onboarding dates and program targets .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement processes, with a strong focus on cost reduction and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsProcurement ExperienceCost Reduction StrategiesSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Sourcing PlansRFQ PreparationSupplier Quotation EvaluationCommodity Strategy DevelopmentQCDR ProcessesCost NegotiationsSupplier OnboardingData-Driven Decision MakingIssue ResolutionFinancial Health Ratings

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipNegotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainProcurementAutomotiveEngine CastingsCommercial AgreementsCategory StrategySupplier PartnershipsQuality InitiativesCost DriversStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop sourcing plans enabling commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing while supporting supplier onboarding dates and program targets
Lead target sign-off processes with match-pairs
Prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and complete commercial agreements
Lead QCDR processes and plans to deliver full-year objectives for commodity suppliers
Develop and maintain supplier partnerships
Lead supplier commercial negotiations and drive cost-reduction strategies
Manage and annually update category strategy across regions
Identify and develop suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Complete critical sourcing decisions and work with new suppliers on industrialization plans
Develop commodity strategies and roadmap actions to enable on-time sourcing and target achievement
Manage supplier relationships through QCDR reviews, negotiations, feedback, and data-driven resolution of claims
Present sourcing strategies to executive leadership
Support future model program workshops and commodity management
Execute negotiation strategies to deliver material cost targets based on commodity cost drivers
Support quality initiatives and hold suppliers accountable for Q1 delivery
Understand supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends
Work cross-functionally on new supplier introductions
Develop material cost roadmaps and lead supplier negotiations
Conduct supplier meetings to drive issue resolution and relationship development
Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings
Provide support to SOT, STA, and MP&L when supplier quality and delivery issues emerge
Complete required training and close commercial issues promptly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering
3+ years of procurement and supply chain experience
Travel as required to supply partners
Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn and 1 day optional remote)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience with engine castings commodities (preferred)
Master's degree (preferred)
3+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience (preferred)
Experience with strategic sourcing and cost negotiations (preferred)
Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving (preferred)

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
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