Buyer, Category Implementation - Castings

Ford • Dearborn, MI

5d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. At Ford, we're building a better world together. Join our global Supply Chain team and help shape the future of mobility through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and commercial excellence. In this position, as a Category Implementation Buyer – Engine Components (Forgings/Castings), you will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier management for a critical engine components commodity. Working closely with Product Development, Finance, STA, and Manufacturing, you'll drive competitive cost, quality, and delivery while supporting current programs and future electrification initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• 5+ years of experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing commodity or category sourcing strategies.
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of commodity cost drivers, sourcing processes, and purchasing systems.
• Experience collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Experience sourcing engine components, including forgings and castings.
• Experience supporting electrification or ICE-to-BEV commodity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies and lead commercial negotiations.
• Establish and strengthen global supplier relationships while aligning supplier technology roadmaps with Ford's business objectives.
• Lead program sourcing activities to support vehicle launches and achieve cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Drive Best Cost at Job 1 (J1) through sourcing, cost optimization, design competitions, and Total Value Management (TVM) initiatives.
• Provide market intelligence, cost analysis, and competitive benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Finance, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Manufacturing to execute commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation, while supporting the transition from ICE to BEV programs.

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