Buyer, Supply Chain Programs

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

7d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer, Supply Chain Programs supports purchasing and supply chain deliverables for a Ford vehicle platform. This working-level role coordinates program activities and contributes to sourcing, supplier readiness, cost, quality, and timing objectives from pre-program planning through launch. The position works cross-functionally with Purchasing, Product Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Material Planning & Logistics, and Program Management. It tracks program milestones, prepares analyses and status updates, and supports buyers with procurement activities and issue resolution.

The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. It is salary grade 8, with a stated salary range of $99,100–$166,200. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Purchasing, procurement, Supply Chain, Program Management, or related experience.
• Practical understanding of procurement or buying responsibilities, such as RFQs, bid comparisons, sourcing documentation, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, or commercial analysis.
• Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing processes and product development milestones.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience working with cost, supplier, or program data and using analysis to inform decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience preparing clear presentations and status reports.
• Experience with Ariba, Power BI, or similar procurement, business intelligence, or reporting tools.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on assigned work in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and raise issues when needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting sourcing activities for a commodity team or vehicle program.
• Experience reviewing supplier quotes, analyzing cost, tracking purchase orders, or supporting supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and experience contributing to cross-functional initiatives or process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain program activities for assigned vehicle programs and track deliverables and timing from pre-program planning through launch.
• Assist buyers and commodity teams with sourcing activities, including preparing RFQ materials, compiling supplier responses, comparing bids, and maintaining sourcing documentation.
• Track sourcing and purchasing milestones, purchase order status, supplier deliverables, and program timing; flag delays, gaps, and risks for follow-up.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Product Development, Finance, Manufacturing, STA, Material Planning & Logistics, and Program Management to align on total landed cost business cases.
• Prepare and maintain program workplans, dashboards, and status reports that provide leadership visibility into deliverables, risks, and open issues.
• Participate in cross-functional program reviews, present status on assigned work, and document decisions and action items.
• Help monitor supplier readiness and support timely escalation and resolution of issues that could affect cost, quality, or launch timing.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing coordination, reporting, and program processes.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• 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.
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level