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.

In this position...

As the Buyer, you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization. In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for the suppliers assigned. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree 5+ years Purchasing experience. Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions. Experience leading complex negotiations with strategic suppliers 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.

Even better, you may have...

Master's Degree Automotive Industry experience a plus

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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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 and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more 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  A 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 7 - 8

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-DP1

What you'll do...

Procurement: Identify cost reduction opportunities  Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests Drive service supply improvements Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements Execute timely new part sourcing   Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies Lead supplier management and engagement Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs. Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management Performance Monitoring: Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.