Steel Buyer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d

About The Position

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 Established and active employee resource groups

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees