Category Implementation Buyer-Exhaust

Ford Motor; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 63,480 - 141,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program for employees

Paid time off for community service

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Ford Motor in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Supply Chain Buyer to join their Exhaust Team. The role involves achieving quality, cost, and delivery targets for the exhaust commodity while enhancing the supply chain.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, along with 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and various employee benefits including medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience.
• Ability to work Hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote).
• Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver QCDR improvement for three top suppliers.
• Implement exhaust category strategy including negotiations.
• Lead supplier negotiations for cost reduction commitments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Job description

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.

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...

The Exhaust Team is Hiring! Come join our Supply Chain Family - We depend on each other, help each other out, and deliver great results!

We are looking for someone ready to take on the challenges of delivering cost, quality and delivery targets for the exhaust commodity. Emissions regulations continue to change which drives the need for innovation and waste elimination in catalytic converters from both a design and cost standpoint. In this dynamic environment, you are developing key relationships within Ford supply chain, engineering, programs and finance, as well as with our supplier partners.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Be part of a team with three other experienced exhaust CI Buyers, all working together but each leading ownership over specific programs, suppliers, projects and/or regions, including:
• Deliver QCDR improvement for three of the top suppliers in the company
• High spend, high visibility commodities in North America and IMG regions
• Implement exhaust category strategy: detail plans for strategic sourcing, negotiating, supporting design changes, and identify financial risks
• Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (quality, cost, delivery)
• Develop sourcing timing plan for all upcoming program launches in order to allow for cost negotiations and strategic sourcing before meeting supplier on board deadlines and meeting program cost targets
• Deliver all requirements of the sourcing process through new I-ERP system
• Lead supplier negotiations to support 2026 priorities (TVM cost reduction commitments, end-to-end waste elimination ideas, inflation mitigation, supply continuity) and develop Action Plan to achieve those objectives
• Be a team player, adapt to dynamic challenges, problem solve and deliver plans with confidence

Qualifications

You’ll have...

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience
• Availability to work Hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)
• Great communication and collaboration skills
• Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving

Preferred

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 range of salary grades 5-7 and ranges from $63,480-$141,360.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63796
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 05/21/2026, 08:26 PM
• Apply Before 06/04/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)
• Preferred Degree Bachelor of Business Administration