Ford Customer Service Division- Commodity Buyer
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LocationAllen Park, MI, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentFCSD purchasing organization
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Lead commercial negotiations
Support critical supply issues
Manage material cost for the suppliers assigned
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements
Support supplier management strategies
Ensure compliance to our standards
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities, service supply, and related commodity categories
Evaluate and mitigate supplier cost increase requests through data-driven analysis and negotiation
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract execution for new and existing parts
Manage supplier relationships, driving accountability for performance, capacity, and continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to supplier quality requirements and support resolution of quality or delivery issues
About the company
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?
In this position…
As the Buyer, you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization. In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for the suppliers assigned. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.
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.
Responsibilities
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Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities, service supply, and related commodity categories
•
Evaluate and mitigate supplier cost increase requests through data-driven analysis and negotiation
•
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance
•
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract execution for new and existing parts
•
Manage supplier relationships, driving accountability for performance, capacity, and continuous improvement
•
Ensure adherence to supplier quality requirements and support resolution of quality or delivery issues