Buyer, Power Electronics

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

6h • $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. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, 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 (e.g., DC-DC converters, OBC, PCBAs, or similar systems)
• 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 power electronics (DC-DC, OBC, OBGi, PCBAs, EE components)
• Familiarity with EV/Hybrid vehicle systems and high-voltage architectures
• 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 power electronics commodities (DC-DC, OBC, OBGi, PCBAs, EE 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, 5-10yr 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