Buyer, Displays

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position, you’ll be the commercial architect behind some of the most visible and technology-intensive features in our vehicle interiors, overseeing the full supply chain—from the plastics and structural brackets framing our displays to the advanced PCBAs powering digital clusters and connected experiences. This role requires more than supplier management. You’ll be expected to investigate cost drivers, challenge assumptions, and build data-backed sourcing strategies that stand up in front of senior leadership. Success in this role comes from combining commercial acumen, analytical depth, and technical curiosity to understand not just what changed in the supply chain—but why.

Integration Lead (New Programs)
Own directed-buy sourcing for next-generation display assemblies, partnering closely with Tier 1 integrators and Tier 2 technology suppliers. Lead commercial strategy across integrated systems, ensuring advanced panels, housings, electronics, and structural components come together seamlessly while meeting cost, quality, and launch timing objectives.

Component Strategist (Electronics Deep-Dive)
Analyze PCBA components, manufacturing inputs, and supplier pricing to build transparent and competitive cost structures. Develop a deep understanding of electronics should-costs, global pricing trends, commodity movements, and manufacturing drivers so you can confidently explain and defend sourcing recommendations with data.

Portfolio Steward (Current Programs)
Lead the commercial management of existing cluster programs, balancing supplier relationships, cost performance, quality, and supply continuity across global vehicle platforms. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and proactively solve supply chain or commercial challenges before they escalate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or another highly analytical field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain strategy, cost analytics, or a similarly data-intensive commercial role.
• Strong analytical rigor with the ability “pull the thread” on complex problems, challenge assumptions, and identify root causes through data.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to distill complex sourcing, manufacturing, or supply chain issues into concise, actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to build and defend a data-backed commercial position in cross-functional or leadership discussions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience aligning Engineering, Finance, Operations, and supplier stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and analytical tool proficiency, with the ability to transform large or ambiguous datasets into strategic insights and sourcing actions.
• High adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with enthusiasm for learning new commodities, manufacturing processes, and technologies.
• A demonstrated ownership mindset—someone who drives recommendations and decisions rather than simply reporting information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with should-cost modeling, teardown analysis, or manufacturing cost estimation.
• Experience with electronics, PCBAs, interior plastics, mechanical assemblies, or display integration technologies.
• Familiarity with global electronics pricing trends, semiconductor supply chains, and PCBA cost structures.
• Experience presenting to and influencing Director, VP, or executive-level stakeholders.
• Exposure to supplier economics, manufacturing process analysis, or commodity strategy development.
• Experience supporting high-visibility vehicle programs or customer-facing automotive technologies.
• Background working in highly collaborative, fast-paced environments focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Take a systems-level approach to sourcing by understanding how individual components (PCBAs, plastics, brackets, assemblies) influence overall product cost, performance, and customer experience.
• Interrogate data and supplier inputs to uncover root causes behind cost changes, market movements, and operational challenges—not simply report supplier claims at face value.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies by evaluating end-to-end value streams, from raw materials and component manufacturing through final assembly integration.
• Build clear, data-driven commercial narratives and present sourcing recommendations confidently to cross-functional and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Manage and strengthen multi-tier supplier relationships across OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 partners to drive alignment, accountability, and execution.
• Deliver annual cost savings while distinguishing between commercial leverage, engineering changes, process improvements, and broader supply chain optimization opportunities.
• Use analytics, market intelligence, and cost modeling to support supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, and long-term commodity strategies.
• Solve complex commercial and supply chain problems through structured thinking, technical curiosity, and proactive decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Program teams to align sourcing decisions with broader business and vehicle program objectives.

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