Strategic Buyer: Stampings & Structural Assemblies (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Buyer for Stampings & Structural Assemblies. You will lead commercial negotiations, manage critical supplier relationships, and optimize costs within Ford's Global Supply Chain, focusing on steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance, and MP&L to deliver the right supply partner, on time, with the right price and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or another related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
• 3+ years of manufactured commodities and manufacturing processes experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate sourcing activities that deliver a quality part at the best material cost to Ford Motor Company within the program timing requirements.
• Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch.
• Align with the Category Manager on the supplier bid list, considering industry trends, technologies, and strategic supplier analysis.
• Develop supplier strategies based on Category Manager input, allowing team to source programs at target, on time while managing cost, quality and risk.
• Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the “why” behind a particular sourcing decision.
• Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market and build effective long-term relationships.
• Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and/or Supplier Quality/Cost/Delivery meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Buyer for Stampings & Structural Assemblies. You will lead commercial negotiations, manage critical supplier relationships, and optimize costs within Ford's Global Supply Chain, focusing on steel and aluminum stamped parts and welded assemblies.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance, and MP&L to deliver the right supply partner, on time, with the right price and quality.