Lead Buyer - CVTMS Climate Commodity

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Buyer - CVTMS Climate Commodity We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... The Category Implementation Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing, business development and supply continuity that are critical to achieving the Ford+ plan of improving bottom-line automotive operations and securing Ford Motor Company’s place in the ever-changing automotive landscape of tomorrow. Category Implementation team members interface with internal and external stakeholders alike to ensure that the right supply partner is chosen to deliver the best product, on the right vehicle, at the right price with outstanding quality and on-time performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or another related field of study
• 5+ years of direct procurement and supply chain experience
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Excellent data analysis skillset
• Sourcing process knowledge

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of direct automotive procurement and supply chain experience
• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or another related field of study
• Ability to work autonomously
• Persuasive and confident communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Global Lead for new, leading industry, high visibility BEV technology, CVTMS.
• Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch
• Learn product attributes, cost targets, marketing expectations and footprint requirements to develop a comprehensive bid-list
• Align with GCT and Matched Pair on bid-list to align with industry trends, technologies and strategic supplier analysis
• Conduct appropriate sourcing activities that deliver a quality part at the best material cost to Ford Motor Company
• Effective storytelling and presentation to executive leadership that lays out the “Why” behind a particular sourcing decision
• Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market to build effective long-term, productive relationships.
• Support future Program Workshops - identify opportunities to achieve vehicle competitive pricing
• Commodity Business Plan Development Work with the cross functional team to understand latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies and trends
• Understand and set cost savings goals to achieve on an annual basis by identifying pure commercial leverage versus design efficiencies and end-to-end supply chain improvements
• Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability
• Lead global supplier negotiation to support 2026 Priorities (TVM, E2E, Inflation, CRID), develop Action Plan to achieve TVM and Inflation targets
• Supply Continuity and Support Provide direct support to Supplier Quality and Material, Planning & Logistics where part quality and shortages become prevalent
• Work with engineering to identify alternative technologies or sources of supply to maintain a consistent flow of product into Ford production facilities
• Close all commercial issues in a timely, effective and competitive manner so as to not risk plant build objectives.
• Travel as required to supply partners
• Be a leader- look at all existing processes and challenge if improvements could be made, regardless of scale
• Complete all systems training required to complete day-to-day operations of Category Implementation role
• Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements
• Hold effective working-level meetings with Supply partners (issue closure, communication, and relationship development)

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