Engine Castings Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Family care benefits

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to develop sourcing plans, lead commercial negotiations, and drive cost reduction across the global supplier base. You will shape category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet program targets.

The role offers a hybrid work model (4 days in Dearborn, 1 day remote), travel to supplier sites as needed, and the chance to influence sourcing decisions at a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or Engineering.
• 3+ years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Ability to travel to supply partners.
• Hybrid work model: 4 days in Dearborn, 1 day remote.
• Leadership and process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans and lead commercial negotiations.
• Lead RFQ processes, supplier quotes, and commercial agreements.
• Manage QCDR reviews and drive cost-reduction strategies.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and regional category strategies.
• Communicate strategy to Executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

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...

Develop sourcing plans enabling completion of commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing to support supplier onboard dates while delivering program targets.- Lead target sign-off process with match-pairs, prepare RFQ's, evaluate supplier quotations and complete Commercial Agreements- Lead QCDR process including plans to deliver full year objectives for commodity suppliers- Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships- Lead supplier commercial negotiations, drive cost reduction strategies- Assist in managing the category strategy (CBP) across regions with annual updates including identifying and developing suppliers to deliver quality, delivery and cost objectives- Complete critical upcoming sourcing decisions and work with new suppliers on industrialization plans

What you'll do...

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:
• Develop commodity strategies to execute commodity sourcing activities enabling sourcing on-time and at target.-
• Develop roadmap actions to enable delivery of target
• Manage the commodity strategy with global team members to maintain/update annually including identifying industry trends and technologies-
• Manage supplier relationships by conducting QCDR reviews, lead supplier negotiations, provide post sourcing supplier feedback and promptly address supplier claims using a data driven approach-
• Present sourcing strategy (Step 1 & 2) to Executive leadership, outlining the 'why' behind the sourcing recommendation and strategy
• Support future model program workshops Commodity Management
• Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material cost targets with a deep understanding of the commodity cost drivers
• Support Quality initiatives by sourcing to Q1 supplier sites and holding suppliers accountable to deliver Q1 with clear action plans where targeted/aligned
• Lead QCDR reviews with commodity suppliers to promptly address commodity issues with action plans
• Understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies and trends- Work cross functionally to align on strategies for introducing new suppliers
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver cost objectives, identify commercial leverage data points and lead supplier negotiations

Other Responsibilities:

• Conduct agenda driven working-level meetings with Suppliers to drive prompt resolution and relationship development
• Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders
• Be a leader and change agent, challenge our supplier partners to identify opportunities Ford is not competitive compared to other OEMs
• Complete all required training
• Provide support to SOT, STA and MP&L when supplier quality and delivery issues emerge-
• Close all commercial issues in a timely, effective, and competitive manner

You'll have...

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Finance, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of procurement and supply chain experience
• Travel as required to supply partners
• Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 days optional remote).
• Be a leader - look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
• Complete all systems training required to complete day-to-day operations of the Category Implementation role
• Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements
• Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners (issue closure, communication, and relationship development)

Even better, you may have...

Preferred

• Experience with engine castings commodities
• Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience
• Desire to strengthen negotiation skills and fact-based problem solving
• Experience with strategic sourcing and cost negotiations.
• Great communication and collaboration skills.-

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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$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.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.