Sensory Technology Buyer – Electronics

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

8h • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford's Digital Technology & Electrified Systems Supply Chain organization is seeking an experienced electronics industry professional to join its Sensory Technology team. The team sources technologies used in vehicles, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), displays, switches, and audio systems. The role works with commercial and technical experts and partners across Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Manufacturing, and Tech Strategy to ensure the global supply base delivers quality, cost effectiveness, and innovation. The position involves direct collaboration with suppliers and Ford sites around the world.

The buyer uses electronics industry knowledge to support negotiation and strategy development, manages supply chain disruption responses, develops and executes category strategies, and conducts sourcing events for future vehicle platforms. The position also coordinates with internal teams and external partners, supports strategic supplier initiatives, drives supplier cost accountability, and develops electronics industry expertise and cost modeling capabilities.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four or more days per week. Salary is listed as salary grade 7 ($86,600–$144,900) or salary grade 8 ($99,100–$166,200); final grade and salary depend on candidate skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business/Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the electronics industry in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, or sales roles.
• At least 5 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers in technical product environments.
• Strong technical understanding of electronics and electronic components, such as semiconductors, passive components, and PCBs.
• Ability to operate amid ambiguity and changing priorities, and to pivot strategies and responsibilities as business needs change.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate recommendations and influence senior leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial) or Business/Supply Chain.
• Prior experience managing ADAS, audio, display, or switch categories.
• Prior experience managing electronic components, such as semiconductors, passive components, or PCBs.
• Demonstrated ability to translate high-level category strategies into tactical program execution.

Responsibilities

• Use electronics industry knowledge, including component costs, semiconductor content, market trends, and supplier capabilities, to support the team and assist with negotiation and strategy development.
• Lead responses to supply chain disruptions, including component shortages, capacity limits, and supplier distress; coordinate cross-functional teams to minimize impact and maintain production.
• Help develop and execute forward-looking category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities, focusing on system optimization and value delivery.
• Conduct RFIs and RFQs with the supply base for key hardware applications for future vehicle platforms.
• Serve as a key interface among Sensory Technology Supply Chain, Product Development, Tech Strategy, and external partners to align strategy and execution.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives, workshops, and supplier engagements, such as technology days, roadmap reviews, and quarterly business reviews, to drive innovation and capability building.
• Drive supplier transparency and accountability to close cost gaps and meet program targets.
• Grow the team's electronics industry knowledge and expertise and drive development of advanced, robust cost modeling.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup 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