Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Category Implementation Buyer – Electric Drive Units
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to building a better world through innovation. The Category Implementation Buyer for Electric Drive Units will manage sourcing strategies for key components in Ford's electric vehicle strategy, ensuring timely delivery and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Advance Product Planning
Lead sourcing projects and facilitate cross-functional alignment to deliver sourcing recommendations at competitive prices, on time, and with supply chain resilience
Explore the marketplace and develop category expertise that allows you to enhance and challenge our category strategies
Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any issues that may arise
Identify and secure cost reductions and negotiate cost avoidances
Assist in the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting supply
Work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field of study
5+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience
Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures
Clear understanding of the purchasing program life cycle
Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
Negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
Project Management skills and process discipline
Preferred
Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable decision-making
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross functionally
Ability to clearly present recommendations to leadership
Comfortable dealing with internal and external conflicts
Must be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting
Continuous pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise
Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders
Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity)
Creative thinker and problem solver
Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills
Experience with eMotors, invertors, or vehicle electrification
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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