Buyer, Infotainment Hardware

Ford • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, as Ford accelerates its transition to an all-electric future, the Global Supply Manager will play a pivotal role in purchasing the critical components that drive our in-vehicle infotainment (IVI). This position focuses on delivering excellence for Ford's Sync Modules. You will manage complex global relationships, interacting with suppliers in North America and beyond, while collaborating with internal teams across North America, Europe, China, and our joint ventures (CAF and Ford Otosan).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or strategic sourcing
• 5+ years of experience leading supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and commercial execution
• 5+ years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers in technical product environments
• 5+ years of experience in automotive or electronics-related sourcing, manufacturing, or program environments
• Strong understanding of power electronics or electronic components ((Semiconductors, Memory, PCBAs, Mechanical components)
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, cost drivers, manufacturing processes, and tooling/capital impacts
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sourcing activities and drive results across multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing hardware components (Semi’s, Memory, PCBAs, etc)
• Experience working in global sourcing environments (North America, Europe, China, or joint ventures)
• Experience with purchasing tools, systems, and structured sourcing processes

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing execution and strategy for our Sync Hardware Modules (Semiconductors, Memory, PCBAs, Mechanical components) across multiple programs
• Own RFIs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract execution with full commercial accountability
• Drive cost performance using should-cost modeling, benchmarking, OCEs, and fact-based negotiations
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best cost at Job 1 and support ongoing cost reduction initiatives
• Partner with engineering to understand BOM structures, design intent, and key cost drivers
• Support development and execution of commodity and supply base strategies, including pricing, tooling, and sourcing plans, 5 outlook.
• Drive supplier transparency and accountability to close cost gaps and meet program targets
• Manage sourcing deliverables for current and future vehicle programs, ensuring alignment to timing and milestones
• Collaborate with global teams to align sourcing activities and proactively mitigate supply or cost risks
• Monitor and drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity

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