Advanced Sourcing Buyer

Ford Motor•Dearborn, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Sourcing Buyer develops and executes global sourcing strategies, leads negotiations, and manages end-to-end supply chain activities for multiple commodities within electric vehicle programs. The role focuses on best cost and quality, using tools, processes, analytics, and systems to guide commodities through sourcing and development. The buyer works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure commodity strategies deliver value for Ford and maintains key supplier relationships. The role supports UEV/CE1 programs as part of Ford’s Advanced Sourcing Team. It is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. The position is salary grade 6, 7, or 8, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience, with corresponding salary ranges of $74,300–$124,500, $86,600–$144,900, or $99,100–$166,200. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Ford offers immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; paid parental leave and new-parent programs; subsidized backup childcare; family-building benefits; employee and family vehicle discounts and management leases; tuition assistance; employee resource groups; paid community-service time; vacation, sick/personal time, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of procurement experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead key cross-functional relationships.
Effective negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
High learning agility.
Proficiency in procurement systems.
Knowledge of sourcing best practices and industry trends.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to deliver creative solutions in an environment without established procedures.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities, including issuing RFQs, conducting cost analytics, negotiating with suppliers, and executing contracts.
Manage commodity cost, quality, and delivery throughout the program lifetime.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide sourcing solutions aligned with business goals.
Conduct supplier evaluations and develop should-cost tools with Engineering to support fact-based negotiations.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely product delivery and resolve issues.
Monitor market trends, industry developments, and material indices to identify cost-saving and product-improvement opportunities.
Work with Engineering counterparts to understand supplier development timelines and create commercial agreements that meet Ford’s commercial and project cost requirements.
Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Onboard new suppliers to Ford processes, including evaluating end-to-end supply chain readiness.
Promote supply chain transparency and management of the entire value stream with suppliers.
Take end-to-end ownership of assigned commodities.
Promote efficiency and simplicity in operations and processes.
Bring a proactive mindset and approach challenges as opportunities.