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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?

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

Buyer position will be responsible for purchasing commodities that help support the Ford EV revolution. Position will entail responsibilities on delivering excellence on Ford’s Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles through providing technical and negotiation expertise related one or more components listed below. The candidate can expect to interact with supplier contacts primarily in North America but could potentially be from other regions of the world. The candidate will also interact with internal Ford personnel in North America, Europe, and China, as well as CAF (Ford/Changan joint venture) and Ford Otosan.

What you'll do...

• Commodity: E-motor (rotor, stator, esteel)

• Looking for an individual with technical or manufacturing expertise in the commodities above where they have a deep understanding of the BOM and costs associated including: cost drivers, design/cost/process efficiency best practices, optimization of capital/tooling and competitive intelligence

• Understand and eliminate key quality obstacles and help implement quality best practices for the respective commodity

• Lead process to source commodities on time and satisfy program targets with quality

• Understand physicals of the parts, supplier costs, and cost gaps

• Drive for data transparency from the supply base to support fact based negotiations to deliver cost targets.

• Develop sourcing strategies, issue/analyze RFQs, supplier negotiation/selection, execute Sourcing Contracts

• Work with global counterparts to develop and maintain commodity strategy

• Treat suppliers with respect while holding them accountable for all aspects of delivery (product, quotes, cost, Q1 scores, etc)

• Communicate and establish strong relationships with Engineering counterparts to understand their needs and needs of the programs

• Work closely with Engineering team to drive and continue to develop commodity sourcing strategies

• Act as a leader and assist others within the group as needed

• Willingness to travel as required

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Business or related field

• 4+ years of purchasing experience (automotive preferred)

• Deep understanding of one of the commodities listed above

• Individual contributor with opportunity to show leadership capabilities

• Excitement to be on the leading edge of the Ford EV revolution and willingness to bring enthusiasm and creative thinking to a dynamic space

• Purchasing policy and process knowledge with experience using Purchasing tools and systems.

• SAP and Ariba knowledge

• Ability to maintain positive attitude when faced with demanding internal and customer expectations and changing requirements

• Creative thinker/problem solver and ability to consider multiple points of view (flexibility)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills

• Strong negotiation skills with ability to create leverage

• Good planning skills and ability to stay organized while managing multiple components and programs

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Curiosity and drive to understand what the competition is doing in this product space

• Understanding and sensitivity to political, economic and cultural differences

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 builder…or 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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Requisition ID : 31265