Buyer, Switches

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position...We made history and now we 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.
At Ford, we craft experiences that move the world. We’re seeking a high-energy, forward-thinking Switch Buyer to lead our Switch commodity sourcing and commercial strategy. This role is central to driving global competitiveness, strengthening supply chain resilience, and delivering cost, quality, and launch success across our vehicle programs. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want high visibility with senior leadership, your impact starts here.
This role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the Switch commodity while working across global teams and directly influencing vehicle programs. You’ll drive strategic sourcing decisions, develop cost roadmaps, and build strong supplier partnerships in a role with strong exposure to leadership and clear pathways for growth.
As our Switch Commodity Buyer, you will be the key driver of sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization for the Switch category:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations and commercial management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis and sourcing decisions
• Solid understanding of purchasing systems, policies, and program lifecycle
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership
• High-energy, organized, and self-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with limited direction

Nice To Haves

• Experience with switches, electronic components, or electromechanical manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of automotive supply chain structure, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier networks

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies that improve cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and program success.
• Lead sourcing execution across vehicle programs, ensuring alignment from concept through launch.
• Build and manage cost roadmaps, identify savings opportunities, and drive value through negotiation and design optimization.
• Manage Tier 1 and directed Tier 2 supplier relationships, driving performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Analyze market trends, pricing indices, and supply-demand dynamics to inform sourcing strategy and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program teams to align sourcing decisions with business needs.
• Proactively identify risks, lead supplier claim resolution, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Challenge existing processes and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and commercial outcome

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