Commodity Buyer - Cost Savings & Supplier Strategy (Hybrid)

Lincoln Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care support

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Buyer within the FCSD purchasing organization. You will lead commercial negotiations, support supplier management, and drive material cost improvements across assigned suppliers.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing, manage spend, and ensure readiness for launches; analyze performance and drive data‑driven cost savings in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 5+ years in purchasing or procurement.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings via strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in service availability, packaging efficiency, and material flow.
• Partner with suppliers to optimize, reduce waste, and improve supply efficiency.
• Support launch readiness and ensure timely sourcing of new parts.
• Analyze supplier performance, costs, and opportunities; report savings against forecasts.

Skills

Analytical capability

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Buyer within the FCSD purchasing organization. You will lead commercial negotiations, support supplier management, and drive material cost improvements across assigned suppliers.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing, manage spend, and ensure readiness for launches; analyze performance and drive data‑driven cost savings in a fast-paced environment.