Buyer - Stampings & Structural Assemblies

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Buyer - Stampings & Structural Assemblies to lead commercial negotiations and manage critical supplier relationships. The role focuses on procurement of steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies, partnering with Product Development, Manufacturing, and MP&L to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in automotive procurement, with strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement experience in Automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage critical supplier relationships and drive cost reductions.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing and MP&L.
• Develop and implement category strategies to optimize value.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement software

Job description

Buyer - Stampings & Structural Assemblies

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...

As a Buyer at Ford Motor Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by leading commercial negotiations, managing critical supplier relationships, and optimizing costs. You will be an integral part of Ford’s Global Supply Chain organization, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product on the right vehicle, at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional negotiation, written and verbal skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and collaborative environment. This role focuses on the procurement of steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies. The role has a high-level of interaction with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance, and MP&L at all levels.

You’ll have...

• - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or another related field
• - 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
• - 3+ years of manufactured commodities and manufacturing processes experience

Even better, you may have...

• - Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or another related field
• - 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic procurement software
• - Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies
• - Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities.
• - Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, suppliers, and cross-functional team members by fostering teamwork and collaboration in a virtual and face-to-face environment.
• - Proficient with juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, staying focused on deadlines, handling complex projects efficiently, and solving open issues in a timely manner.
• - Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies).
• - Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
• - Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, gap to optimal cost).
• - Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry.
• - Possess creativity, energy and pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise.
• - Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders.
• - Ability to interpret organizational needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies.
• - Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems.

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.