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CI Buyer - Vehicle ElectronicsFord Motor Company • Dearborn, MI, US
CI Buyer - Vehicle Electronics

CI Buyer - Vehicle Electronics

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI, US
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CI Buyer - Vehicle Electronics

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.

Join our DTES team in an exciting position on the future of our body electronics.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Application of category management skill set to optimize the commodity and sourcing strategy
  • Lead for commodity knowledge and market intelligence including cost, bill of process, etc.
  • Lead TVM activities (NA and global lead / coordination) including objective setting and delivery
  • Lead Program sourcing activities (SOBA & CPA)
  • Lead sourcing strategy development and execution
  • Lead strategic initiatives including Gap Week, Cost Strategy Week, QCDR / QBR Quarterly Meetings
  • Lead cross-functional interface (PD / Finance / STA)

Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other related fields of study
  • Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies)
  • Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
  • Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, Gap-to-OCE)
  • Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry
  • Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
  • Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
  • An ability to travel on company business as required
  • Even better, you may have...

  • Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to work in teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and working cross functionally
  • 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 range of salary grades 6-8.

    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. 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.

    Job Identification : 53365

    Job Category : Supply Chain

    Posting Date : 10 / 31 / 2025, 07 : 04 PM

    Degree Level : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

    Job Schedule : Full time

    Locations : 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)

    Preferred Degree : Master of Business Administration

    Remote : No

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