Buyer – eMotor Cores

Ford Model-e U.S. • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do...
We are seeking a highly skilled Buyer with specialized experience in sourcing and procurement of eMotor Cores for electric drive systems. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our electrified powertrain programs by managing strategic supplier relationships, optimizing cost, ensuring supply continuity, and driving category excellence for eMotor stator and rotor cores.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in production purchasing or supply chain management, with a strong preference for experience in the automotive, EV, or e-mobility sector. (electric motor or powertrain components strongly preferred).
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand technical specifications and manufacturing processes related to eMotor cores (e.g., stamping, lamination, insulation treatments).
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and adapting to urgent requests.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of eMotor core manufacturing processes such as lamination stamping, bonding, welding, stacking, and insulation techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of eMotor core components (stator cores, rotor cores, laminations).
• Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers based on capability, capacity, quality performance, cost targets, and technology roadmap alignment.
• Negotiate Value Add pricing, long-term agreements, and supply terms to meet program timelines and financial objectives.
• Manage supplier performance, including PPAP readiness, on-time delivery, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to ensure alignment on technical specifications, cost breakdowns, and timing milestones..
• Support make-vs-buy analyses, cost benchmarking, and competitive sourcing strategies.
• Assist in resolving cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply chain.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, including VA/VE activities and supply-chain optimization.
• Maintain procurement documentation, forecasts, and supplier scorecards.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees