Brake Controls Buyer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

5h • $84,480 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Brake Controls Buyer develops and implements sourcing and category strategies for brake control and automotive underbody systems, optimizing cost, quality, supply resiliency, and supplier performance. The role evaluates suppliers, leads requests for quotation and complex commercial negotiations, protects intellectual property, and mitigates procurement risks. It also guides commercial sourcing evaluations for upcoming vehicle programs and presents data-driven recommendations to leadership.

The position monitors global market conditions, raw material indices, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks to adjust sourcing and prevent disruptions. It builds relationships with strategic global suppliers and works collaboratively to resolve commercial, quality, and delivery issues. The Buyer partners with engineering, quality, and program management teams to align business and technical requirements, improve processes, and ensure materials are delivered on time and to quality standards.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The salary range is $84,480–$166,200, with the final salary grade and base salary determined by skills, experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically, at least 4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management; experience managing technical automotive commodities is preferred.
• Proven success with complex commercial negotiations and supplier contract management.
• Strong data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and industry-standard procurement software such as SAP, Ariba, or similar e-sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex commodity details clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing technical automotive commodities such as braking systems, chassis, or electronic controls.
• Master’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of sourcing best practices and industry trends.
• Ability to transition from detailed, bottoms-up analysis to concise executive-level messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for brake control and automotive underbody systems to optimize cost, quality, resiliency, and supplier performance.
• Lead supplier evaluations, requests for quotation, and complex contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing, protect intellectual property, and mitigate procurement risks.
• Lead commercial evaluations and sourcing for upcoming vehicle programs, presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor global market trends, raw material indices, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks; adjust the sourcing footprint to reduce disruption risk.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and collaboratively resolve commercial, quality, or delivery issues.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and program management teams to align business goals with technical requirements and drive continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Work with others to meet deadlines and ensure required materials are delivered on time and with quality.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level