Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Commodity Buyer

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...

As an FCSD buyer, you will have responsibility over the execution of activities to support efficient planning and procurement of materials to NA distribution network. Your main activity will be processing and expediting Purchase Orders to procure the goods, materials, components, and services required to sustain our operations.

What you'll do...

Create and process purchase orders and tool orders.
Purchase goods, materials, components for current and past model programs.
Coordinate and communicate with supply chain team issues related to parts availability, inventory level set ups, packaging, logistics, and others.
Ensure parts are expedited on critical orders and delivered on time.
Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmark.
Build positive relationships with the supply base by acting like a partner, trusting and being trustworthy, being fact based and communicating with consistency.
Evaluate supplier options in alignment with price, quality, and service requirements.
Track supplier performance.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering (Preferred), Logistics, Supply Chain or other related field of study
3-5+ years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain in the automotive industry or related industries
Strong analytical skills and proficient in using Word and Excel.
Negotiation skills (even in a position of limited leverage).
Professionally manage customer and supplier relations internal and external to the organization.

Even better, you may have...

Advanced English Language skills (oral and written).
Strong communication skills.
Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance needed.
Must be a self-starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as a team setting.

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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

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.

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