Strategic Category Buyer - Engineering & Pro Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a strategic Category Implementation Buyer to lead sourcing and category strategy for Engineering/Professional Services. You will drive cost competitiveness and enable Product Development through high-performing supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate blends commercial acumen with stakeholder alignment, transforming traditional purchasing into value-driven engagements that deliver measurable savings and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or category management.
• Experience with services or technical procurement and delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of forward-looking category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities.
• Drive cost optimization and value delivery through strategic sourcing transformations.
• Negotiate and manage high-value contracts to deliver optimal pricing and service levels.
• Collaborate across Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cost optimization

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Change leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a strategic Category Implementation Buyer to lead sourcing and category strategy for Engineering/Professional Services. You will drive cost competitiveness and enable Product Development through high-performing supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate blends commercial acumen with stakeholder alignment, transforming traditional purchasing into value-driven engagements that deliver measurable savings and operational efficiency.