Buyer, ADAS

Ford • Dearborn, MI

18h • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, we’re seeking a high-energy, forward-thinking Buyer, ADAS to lead our commodity sourcing and commercial strategy. This role is central to driving global competitiveness, strengthening supply chain resilience, and delivering cost, quality, and launch success across our vehicle programs. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of ADAS commodities while working across global teams and directly influencing vehicle programs. You’ll drive strategic sourcing decisions, develop cost roadmaps, and build strong supplier partnerships in a role with strong exposure to leadership and clear pathways for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles
• 3+ years of experience working within the automotive, electronics, or semiconductor industries
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations and commercial management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis and sourcing decisions
• Solid understanding of purchasing systems, policies, and program lifecycle
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership
• High-energy, organized, and self-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with limited direction

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing ADAS, electronics, sensing, or software technologies in the automotive or consumer electronics industries
• Knowledge of automotive supply chain structure, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier networks

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ADAS commodity strategies that improve cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and program success.
• Lead sourcing execution across ADAS vehicle programs, ensuring alignment from concept through launch.
• Build and manage cost roadmaps, identify savings opportunities, and drive value through negotiation and design optimization.
• Manage Tier 1 ADAS supplier relationships, driving performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Analyze ADAS market trends, pricing indices, and supply-demand dynamics to inform sourcing strategy and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program teams to align sourcing decisions with business needs.
• Proactively identify supply risks, lead supplier claim resolution, and ensure continuity of ADAS supply.
• Challenge existing processes and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and commercial outcomes.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of 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