Steel Buyer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Flat Roll Steel Buyer 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... In this Position… We are looking for someone to join raw materials purchasing to take on the challenges of delivering cost, quality and delivery targets for steel materials. In this dynamic environment, you will be developing key relationships within Ford supply chain, engineering, programs, finance, and with our key raw material suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Engineering, or another related business field
• 5 years of experience with contract negotiations for steel mills or service centers
• Possess Negotiation Skills
• Proven history of working collaboratively with others

Nice To Haves

• Have a positive can-do attitude, resilient, and work well in a constantly evolving environment
• Growth mindset with the ability to look at old problems in new ways to streamline processes and eliminate waste
• Passion for developing creative ways to optimize engagement and learning, apply innovative and creative solutions to drive change adoption
• Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies)
• Strategic mentality with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work independently
• Customs / tax knowledge desirable

Responsibilities

• Negotiate steel pricing contracts with Integrated Mills, Mini Mills and Service Centers for flat roll and bar stock
• Work with Ford of Mexico customs team to ensure legal requirements are met and to limit tariff burden and ensure USMCA compliance are met
• Identify cost saving opportunities and bring ideas to fruition
• Assist in in the closure of material shortages
• Treat suppliers with respect while holding them accountable for all aspects of product quality, cost and delivery
• Identify relevant trends and determine the “so what to Ford”
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners in Product Development, Manufacturing, and other key Ford stakeholders

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