Commodity Implementation Buyer

Commodity Implementation Buyer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. This position will be responsible for purchasing commodities that help support Digital Technology and Electrified Systems Supply Chain Team. Position will entail responsibilities on delivering excellence on Ford's Vehicles. This position is hybrid with 4 days a week in Dearborn.

The candidate can expect to interact with supplier contacts globally and will also interact with internal Ford personnel in North America, Europe, and China, as well as CAF (Ford / Changan joint venture) and Ford Otosan.

What You'll Do...

Commodities : Power electronics - pDCDC (protective DCDC) and UCAP (Ultracapacitors).

• Technical or manufacturing expertise in the commodities with deep understanding of costs associated including : BOM, manufacturing cost drivers, design / cost / process efficiency best practices, optimization of capital / tooling and competitive intelligence
• Portfolio includes future model programs and current model programs to be re-examined
• Lead process to source commodities on time and satisfy program targets.
• Understand physicals of the parts, supplier costs, OCEs (Optimal Cost Estimate), and cost gaps to OCEs
• Drive for data transparency from the supply base to support fact-based negotiations to deliver cost targets.
• Primary focus is on effectively negotiating to achieve Best Cost at Job 1.
• Some situations may require buyer to negotiate annual TVM reductions to eliminate cost gaps and meet department objectives.
• Develop sourcing strategies, commodity business plans, issue / analyze RFQs, supplier negotiation / selection, execute Sourcing Contracts
• Work with global counterparts to develop and maintain commodity strategy
• Work closely with Engineering teams to drive and continue to develop commodity sourcing strategies
• Ability to travel as required

You'll Have...

Minimum :

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including :

For more information on salary and benefits, please contact us. This position is a range of salary grades 7-8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.