Buyer - Directed Content & Integrated Assembly (Tier II)

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Parental leave and family support

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Buyer - Directed Content & Integrated Assembly (Tier II) in Interiors. You will manage DT2 turnover, costs, and MPAs for Interior Cockpit and Trim, coordinating with Tier 1 buyers and suppliers to align TVM negotiations and drive savings.

Key duties include leading DT2 data collection, building spend analyses, and managing commodity integration and MTAs across programs while ensuring QCDR objectives and timely milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years strategic buying or program management experience.
• Proficiency in supply chain systems and procedures.
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Cost analytics and understanding of commodity cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead process of collecting and analyzing Directed Tier 2 supplier information for Interior Cockpit & Trim.
• Build Directed Tier 2 database to provide spend analyses and part data; drive process improvements.
• Engage with buyers in other VHMs to align on TVM negotiations for DT2 Savings.
• Lead DT2 TVM/Claim processes for Interior VHM with documentation and SCBS collaboration.
• Lead commodity integration team for unique sourcing activities (e.g., Digital Scent Module, Police modification parts).
• MPA management: develop cockpit strategy for MPAs and ensure completion by milestones.
• Manage cost, quality, and delivery of commodity over program lifetime.
• Support supplier Q1 and quality objectives with STA.

Skills

Strategic buying

Program management

Analytical skills

Negotiation strategy

Cost analytics

Supply chain systems

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study

Job description

Buyer - Directed Content & Integrated Assembly (Tier II)

Interiors

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

Project manager / lead for Directed Tier 2 (DT2) turnover & suppliers for Interior Cockpit and trim team. Ensure robust tracking of DT2 costs within Interior components, TVM delivery, and coordination with Tier 1 buyers & suppliers of costs, claims, multi-party agreements (MPAs). Responsible for unique sourcing components as required - including Digital scent modules, police modification parts, etc. Lead for various cockpit projects throughout the year as required.

What you'll do...

Major Roles & Responsibilities for this position includes but is not limited to:

• Lead exercise and process of collecting and analyzing Directed Tier 2 Supplier Information for Interior Cockpit & Trim Department
• Build Directed Tier 2 Database to provide robust spend analyses and Tier 2 Part information to team members. Drive system improvements to process to reduce / eliminate manual tracking of data
• Engage and interact with buyers in other VHMs to align on TVM negotiations to ensure DT2 Savings for Interior
• Lead DT2 TVM/Claim processes for Interior VHM – collecting all required documentation and collaborating with SCBS to transact.
• Lead commodity integration team for unique sourcing activities - Examples include but are not limited to Digital Scent Module, Police modification parts, Inertia Locks, etc.
• MPA management/SME
  • Develop cockpit strategy for MPA commodities
  • Project manager for launching programs to ensure MPAs completed by T1/2 buyers by PA Milestone
  • Ensure MPA list/database up to date
• Bailment SME
• Manage cost, quality, and delivery of commodity over program lifetime
• Support and co-drive w/STA all supplier Q1 and quality objectives
• Understand and set cost savings goals annually to identify pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
• Work with cross functional teams to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends
• Sourcing execution lead & POV owner (RFP event, tactical sourcing, contract administration, etc.)
• Implement sourcing strategy for category, delivering a balanced portfolio of material that meets Ford’s QCDR (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Resilience)
• Look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long‑term viability
• Identify enablers to drive waste out of system/commodity
• Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.
• Lead cross-functional interface (primarily with Design Studio, PD, Cost Estimating)
• Lead the development and deployment of constraint mitigation actions to protect assembly plant production because of supplier constraints or catastrophic losses

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years strategic buying or program management experience
• Proficiency in supply chain systems and procedures
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
• Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, Gap-to-OCE)

Even better, you may have...

• Continuous pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity and process expertise
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the desk)
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
• Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders
• Ability to interpret organization needs and com

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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.,

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.,

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.