Ford Customer Service Division- Commodity Buyer

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

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

As the Buyer, you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization. In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for the suppliers assigned. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.
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.

Supply Chain & Operational Performance

• Drive improvements in service supply availability, packaging efficiency, and material flow
• Partner with suppliers to optimize, reduce waste, and improve overall supply efficiency
• Support launch readiness and ensure timely sourcing and availability of new parts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, finance, engineering, and commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• Leverage cross-functional insights to identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and process improvement
• Coordinate across functions to ensure effective execution of sourcing decisions and supplier strategies

Performance Monitoring & Analytics

• Analyze supplier performance, cost structures, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Track and report savings performance, realized vs. forecasted results
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and performance management

You'll have...

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement and ownership of supplier relationships and spend categories
• 5+ years of proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and demand optimization, including managing spend portfolios and tracking forecasted vs. realized results
• Strong analytical capability, including evaluating supplier cost structures (materials, labor, overhead, logistics, packaging) to drive cost control and mitigate increases
• Demonstrated success managing complex commodities and developing effective sourcing strategies in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder influence skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results
• Self-motivated, highly organized leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently while contributing to team success

Even better if you have…

Preferred

• Experience supporting tier 1 or OEM supply chain
• Knowledge of underbody components or underbody vehicle architecture

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.

Benefits

• 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 7-8 and ranges from $84,480-$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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Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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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.