Buyer

Lincoln Motor Company; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Buyer to lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for FCSD suppliers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and costs while ensuring compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and delivering optimized cost solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• 5+ years Purchasing experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: Identify cost reduction opportunities, mitigate supplier cost uplift requests, drive service and delivery improvements, ensure superior delivery performance, support supplier quality processes, execute timely new part sourcing, develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies, lead supplier management and engagement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance to align process improvements with objectives; link with other functions to leverage spend and optimize supplier management.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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.

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.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree: Business or related.
• 5+ years Purchasing experience.
• Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
• 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.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.