Buyer, Displays
Dearborn, MI - USA
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Job Summary
- Take a systems-level approach to sourcing by understanding how individual components (PCBAs plastics brackets assemblies) influence overall product cost performance and customer experience.
- Interrogate data and supplier inputs to uncover root causes behind cost changes market movements and operational challengesnot simply report supplier claims at face value.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies by evaluating end-to-end value streams from raw materials and component manufacturing through final assembly integration.
- Build clear data-driven commercial narratives and present sourcing recommendations confidently to cross-functional and senior leadership stakeholders.
- Manage and strengthen multi-tier supplier relationships across OEM Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners to drive alignment accountability and execution.
- Deliver annual cost savings while distinguishing between commercial leverage engineering changes process improvements and broader supply chain optimization opportunities.
- Use analytics market intelligence and cost modeling to support supplier negotiations sourcing decisions and long-term commodity strategies.
- Solve complex commercial and supply chain problems through structured thinking technical curiosity and proactive decision-making.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Finance Manufacturing and Program teams to align sourcing decisions with broader business and vehicle program objectives.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Finance or another highly analytical field.
- 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing supply chain strategy cost analytics or a similarly data-intensive commercial role.
- Strong analytical rigor with the ability to pull the thread on complex problems challenge assumptions and identify root causes through data.
- Executive-level communication skills with the ability to distill complex sourcing manufacturing or supply chain issues into concise actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to build and defend a data-backed commercial position in cross-functional or leadership discussions.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience aligning Engineering Finance Operations and supplier stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and analytical tool proficiency with the ability to transform large or ambiguous datasets into strategic insights and sourcing actions.
- High adaptability and intellectual curiosity with enthusiasm for learning new commodities manufacturing processes and technologies.
- A demonstrated ownership mindsetsomeone who drives recommendations and decisions rather than simply reporting information.
- Experience with should-cost modeling teardown analysis or manufacturing cost estimation.
- Experience with electronics PCBAs interior plastics mechanical assemblies or display integration technologies.
- Familiarity with global electronics pricing trends semiconductor supply chains and PCBA cost structures.
- Experience presenting to and influencing Director VP or executive-level stakeholders.
- Exposure to supplier economics manufacturing process analysis or commodity strategy development.
- Experience supporting high-visibility vehicle programs or customer-facing automotive technologies.
- Background working in highly collaborative fast-paced environments focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
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 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
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