Buyer, Shocks / Ride Height Sensors

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In this position...
At Ford Motor Company, our Purchasing team plays a key role in delivering quality vehicles by sourcing the right components at competitive cost while maintaining a resilient global supply chain.

As a Category Implementation Buyer, you will own sourcing execution and supplier management for shocks and ride height sensors. You will work across global programs, contribute to commodity strategy, and apply strong strategic sourcing fundamentals to deliver cost, quality, and supply objectives.

What you'll do...

• Execute sourcing strategies aligned with global commodity objectives for assigned components

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, quote analysis, supplier selection, and sourcing recommendations

• Apply strategic sourcing methodologies to drive competitive outcomes and long-term supplier value

• Support and influence sourcing for new vehicle programs from development through launch

• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, capacity, and commercial terms

• Perform cost analysis (e.g., cost breakdowns, benchmarking, gap analysis) to support fact-based decisions

• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and capacity

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, manufacturing, and program teams

• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives within the supply base

• Participate in supplier reviews and business planning activities
  
  You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, including application of strategic sourcing principles (e.g., RFx strategy, total cost of ownership, supplier segmentation)

• 5+ years of experience leading supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial strategy execution

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry

• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and data-driven sourcing decisions

• Working knowledge of purchasing systems, processes, and policies

• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities in a global environment

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to travel as required
  
  Even better, you may have...

• Experience with chassis components or related commodities

• Experience supporting global sourcing strategies or multi-region supply bases

• Understanding of supply chain risk management and mitigation
  
  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.

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.

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

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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2

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