Buyer, Category Implementation - Castings

Job Description

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... We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford, we're building a better world together. Join our global Supply Chain team and help shape the future of mobility through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and commercial excellence.

What you'll do...

As a Category Implementation Buyer Engine Components (Forgings/Castings), you will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier management for a critical engine components commodity. Working closely with Product Development, Finance, STA, and Manufacturing, you'll drive competitive cost, quality, and delivery while supporting current programs and future electrification initiatives.

Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies and lead commercial negotiations.

Establish and strengthen global supplier relationships while aligning supplier technology roadmaps with Ford's business objectives.

Lead program sourcing activities to support vehicle launches and achieve cost, quality, and timing targets.

Drive Best Cost at Job 1 (J1) through sourcing, cost optimization, design competitions, and Total Value Management (TVM) initiatives.

Provide market intelligence, cost analysis, and competitive benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.

Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Finance, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Manufacturing to execute commodity strategies.

Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation, while supporting the transition from ICE to BEV programs.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within the automotive industry.

5+ years of experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships.

5+ years of experience developing and executing commodity or category sourcing strategies.

Strong business acumen with excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Knowledge of commodity cost drivers, sourcing processes, and purchasing systems.

Experience collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to travel as required.

Even better, you may have...

MBA preferred.

Experience sourcing engine components, including forgings and castings.

Experience supporting electrification or ICE-to-BEV commodity strategies.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.