Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Commodity Buyer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Commodity Buyer. 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. In this position, as an FCSD buyer, you will have responsibility over the execution of activities to support efficient planning and procurement of materials to NA distribution network. Your main activity will be processing and expediting Purchase Orders to procure the goods, materials, components, and services required to sustain our operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering (Preferred), Logistics, Supply Chain or other related field of study
• 3-5+ years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain in the automotive industry or related industries
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in using Word and Excel.
• Negotiation skills (even in a position of limited leverage).
• Professionally manage customer and supplier relations internal and external to the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced English Language skills (oral and written).
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance needed.
• Must be a self-starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders and tool orders.
• Purchase goods, materials, components for current and past model programs.
• Coordinate and communicate with supply chain team issues related to parts availability, inventory level set ups, packaging, logistics, and others.
• Ensure parts are expedited on critical orders and delivered on time.
• Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmark.
• Build positive relationships with the supply base by acting like a partner, trusting and being trustworthy, being fact based and communicating with consistency.
• Evaluate supplier options in alignment with price, quality, and service requirements.
• Track supplier performance.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees