Buyer

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez, Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure uninterrupted service parts supply for FCSD. You will lead PO management, sourcing, supplier performance, and cost reduction initiatives to support FCSD objectives.

Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Finance, drive cross-functional recovery, and communicate risks and status to leadership while delivering productivity and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial discussions.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to support FCSD requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure timely fulfillment of customer demand.
• Lead supplier follow-up activities to resolve shortages, delays, and supply disruptions.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy within purchasing systems.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Lead discussions on capacity, delivery, pricing, and issue resolution.
• Escalate critical supply concerns and drive timely corrective actions.
• Proactively manage Vehicle Off Road (VOR) and Back Order (BO) issues.
• Lead cross-functional recovery plans to restore part availability and minimize customer impact.
• Communicate risks, actions, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Analyze root causes and implement preventive actions.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for unsourced service parts.
• Support supplier selection, quotation reviews, and sourcing recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and FCSD teams.
• Evaluate sourcing opportunities to improve service, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across the supplier base.
• Support negotiations related to price, tooling, logistics, and contracts.
• Deliver annual productivity and cost improvements.
• Analyze supplier cost structures and develop competitiveness strategies.
• Partner with Engineering, Material Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Lead problem-solving for supply disruptions and service part availability.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Strong teamwork

Ability to influence

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/Finance

Job description

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position...

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.

The Buyer is responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring uninterrupted service parts supply for Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD). This role leads purchasing activities, including purchase order management, sourcing of unsourced parts, supplier performance management, VOR (Vehicle Off Road) and Back Order (BO) recovery actions, and cost reduction initiatives. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to drive supply continuity, improve supplier performance, and support FCSD business objectives.

What you'll do...

Purchasing & Supply Management

• Create, release, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to support FCSD requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure timely fulfillment of customer demand.
• Lead supplier follow-up activities to resolve shortages, delays, and supply disruptions.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy within purchasing systems.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to support operational and strategic business objectives.
• Lead discussions related to capacity, delivery performance, pricing, and issue resolution.
• Escalate critical supply concerns and drive timely corrective actions.

VOR & Back Order Management

• Proactively manage Vehicle Off Road (VOR) and Back Order (BO) issues.
• Lead cross-functional recovery plans to restore part availability and minimize customer impact.
• Communicate risks, recovery actions, and status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Analyze root causes and implement preventive actions.

Unsourced Parts & Sourcing Activities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for unsourced service parts.
• Support supplier selection, quotation reviews, and sourcing recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and FCSD teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Evaluate sourcing opportunities that improve service, quality, and cost competitiveness.

Cost Reduction & Commercial Management

• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across the assigned supplier base.
• Support negotiations related to piece price, tooling, logistics, and commercial agreements.
• Deliver annual productivity and cost improvement objectives.
• Analyze supplier cost structures and develop strategies to improve competitiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Engineering, Material Planning, Logistics, Finance, Operations, and Supplier Technical Assistance teams.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to supply chain disruptions and service part availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Provide recommendations and influence decisions impacting FCSD purchasing performance.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 Years Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial discussions.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.