Commodity Buyer - Exterior Glass

Ford • Dearborn, MI

7d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford is seeking a Supply Chain Commodity Buyer to lead the North American Exterior Glass commodity. The role will establish a robust exterior-glass supply base and source technologies for combustion and electric vehicles while maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring high-quality parts at optimal cost and on-time delivery. The position works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies, support production and service requirements, and contribute to Ford’s sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–3+ years of purchasing experience focused on the Glass commodity, or 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience in general automotive purchasing.
• Previous purchasing experience with glass, electrical, mechanical, or physical components.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week in the Dearborn, Michigan area in a hybrid model.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience focused on the Glass commodity.
• Human Center Design Thinking.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate and analyze data for operational decision-making.
• Ability to conduct sourcing evaluations and business case studies and present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to build network relationships with cross-functional skill teams, including PD, STA, Finance, and OGC.
• Project management skills and process discipline.

Responsibilities

• Understand exterior glass commodity parts and cost drivers to deliver cost targets.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the glass Commodity Business Plan strategy.
• Foster professional and healthy supplier partnerships.
• Lead, plan, develop, and implement supplier commercial negotiations.
• Work effectively with regional and global cross-functional teams.
• Quote, negotiate, and source suppliers for production-part and tooling purchase prices.
• Complete sourcing activities and recommend suppliers for new programs.
• Establish and implement sourcing strategy for exterior glass, including windshields, backlites, and roof glass.
• Assist in resolving cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting supply.
• Support GCT Buyers in Service and Production and cross-functional partners in developing strategies and implementing solutions.
• Identify and implement cost reductions.
• Negotiate cost avoidances when suppliers request cost increases.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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.
• 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