Buyer – eMotor Cores

Buyer EV Motor Cores


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Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What youll do...

We are seeking a highly skilled Buyer with specialized experience in sourcing and procurement of eMotor Cores for electric drive this role you will play a critical part in supporting our electrified powertrain programs by managing strategic supplier relationships optimizing cost ensuring supply continuity and driving category excellence for eMotor stator and rotor cores.
Lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of eMotor core components (stator cores rotor cores laminations).

Evaluate select and manage suppliers based on capability capacity quality performance cost targets and technology roadmap alignment.

Negotiate Value Add pricing long-term agreements and supply terms to meet program timelines and financial objectives.

Manage supplier performance including PPAP readiness on-time delivery risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

Collaborate closely with Engineering Quality Program Management and Finance to ensure alignment on technical specifications cost breakdowns and timing milestones..

Support make-vs-buy analyses cost benchmarking and competitive sourcing strategies.

Assist in resolving cost quality and delivery issues affecting the supply chain.

Drive cost reduction initiatives including VA/VE activities and supply-chain optimization.

Maintain procurement documentation forecasts and supplier scorecards.


Youll have...


Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field

Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in production purchasing or supply chain management with a strong preference for experience in the automotive EV or e-mobility sector. (electric motor or powertrain components strongly preferred).

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).

Strong analytical problem-solving and project management abilities.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and MS Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint).

Ability to understand technical specifications and manufacturing processes related to eMotor cores (e.g. stamping lamination insulation treatments).

Capable of working independently in a fast-paced high-volume environment and adapting to urgent requests.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.


Even better you may have...

Masters Degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field

Knowledge of eMotor core manufacturing processes such as lamination stamping bonding welding stacking and insulation techniques

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.


This position is a salary grade 7.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades SG6-SG8

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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