Strategic Category Buyer — Hybrid Dearborn

Bartech Staffing; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Ford is seeking Category Buyers to support Direct, Indirect, and Services Purchasing. Selected candidates will join via Agency Talent Pipeline and may align to specific commodities based on business needs and qualifications.

The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving value through cost, quality, delivery, and risk management initiatives. Hybrid in Dearborn, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, products, or services.
• Leading supplier selection, sourcing, and negotiation activities.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Managing supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting cost reduction and productivity objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.
• Analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial opportunities.
• Supporting business continuity and supply chain risk mitigation activities.
• Preparing recommendations and presentations for management review.
• Driving compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Business/Finance/Engineering/Operations/Economics)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ford is seeking Category Buyers to support Direct, Indirect, and Services Purchasing. Selected candidates will join via Agency Talent Pipeline and may align to specific commodities based on business needs and qualifications.

The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving value through cost, quality, delivery, and risk management initiatives. Hybrid in Dearborn, MI.