Global Automotive Sourcing Lead — Engines & BEV

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Buyer to shape the future of transportation by leading negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs across various commodities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality products and services that meet Ford's standards.

The role targets a strategic thinker with strong analytical and negotiation skills, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with excellent written and verbal abilities.
• Strong leadership and ability to work in teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills in sourcing evaluations and business cases.
• Strong negotiation skills to create leverage in supply decisions.
• Understanding of commodity cost drivers and part cost breakdowns.
• Strategic mindset for automotive industry challenges.
• Knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish/strengthen global supplier relationships and influence supplier roadmaps.
• Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestones for launches.
• Lead processes to source on time and meet program targets with PD collaboration.
• Drive Best Cost at J1 through initial sourcing and design changes.
• Lead design competitions and market tests.
• Provide cost feedback to suppliers to build long-term relationships.
• Support Program Workshops to identify pricing opportunities.
• Manage supplier risks and drive internal mitigation.
• Co-lead commodity strategies with PD for ICE to BEV migration.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationships

Cost Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Buyer to shape the future of transportation by leading negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs across various commodities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality products and services that meet Ford's standards.

The role targets a strategic thinker with strong analytical and negotiation skills, thriving in a dynamic environment.