Steel Buyer

Flat Roll Steel Buyer
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In this Position

We are looking for someone to join raw materials purchasing to take on the challenges of delivering cost quality and delivery targets for steel this dynamic environment you will be developing key relationships within Ford supply chain engineering programs finance and with our key raw material suppliers.

What youll do...

• Negotiate steel pricing contracts with Integrated Mills Mini Mills and Service Centers for flat roll and bar stock

• Work with Ford of Mexico customs team to ensure legal requirements are met and to limit tariff burden and ensure USMCA compliance are met Identify cost saving opportunities and bring ideas to fruition

• Assist in in the closure of material shortages Treat suppliers with respect while holding them accountable for all aspects of product quality cost and delivery

• Identify relevant trends and determine the so what to Ford

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners in Product Development Manufacturing and other key Ford stakeholders

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Industrial Management Engineering or another related business field
• 5 years of experience with contract negotiations for steel mills or service centers
• Possess Negotiation Skills
• Proven history of working collaboratively with others

Even better you may have...

• Have a positive can-do attitude resilient and work well in a constantly evolving environment
• Growth mindset with the ability to look at old problems in new ways to streamline processes and eliminate waste
• Passion for developing creative ways to optimize engagement and learning apply innovative and creative solutions to drive change adoption
• Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations business case studies)
• Strategic mentality with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work independently
• Customs / tax knowledge desirable

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grade 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location are required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#LI-MH4