Buyer: (NA Alternators & Starters

Job Description

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?

• Commodities:
  Power Supply – Alternators and Starter Motors
• Technical or manufacturing expertise in the commodities with deep understanding of costs associated including: BOM, manufacturing cost drivers, design/cost/process efficiency best practices, optimization of capital/tooling and competitive intelligence
• Portfolio includes future model programs and current model programs to be re‑examined
• Lead process to source commodities on time and satisfy program targets.
• Understand physicals of the parts, supplier costs, OCEs (Optimal Cost Estimate), and cost gaps to OCEs
• Drive for data transparency from the supply base to support fact based negotiations to deliver cost targets.
• Primary focus is on effectively negotiating to achieve Best Cost at Job 1. Some situations may require to negotiate annual TVM reductions to eliminate cost gaps and meet department objectives
• Develop sourcing strategies, commodity business plans, issue/analyze RFQs, supplier negotiation/selection, execute Sourcing Contracts
• Work with global counterparts to develop and maintain commodity strategy
• Work closely with engineering teams to drive and continue to develop commodity sourcing strategies
• Ability to travel as required

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or commodity management within automotive or industrial manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience sourcing technical commodities such as alternators, starter motors, power supply components, or similar electro‑mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, manufacturing cost drivers, tooling/capital optimization, and design‑to‑cost principles.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing supplier cost breakdowns, Optimal Cost Estimates (OCE), and identifying cost gaps.
• Proven ability to lead RFQ processes, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate sourcing contracts to meet cost and timing targets.
• Experience driving fact‑based negotiations and achieving Best Cost at Job 1.
• Ability to manage sourcing for both current production programs and future model launches.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally (Engineering, Finance, Program Management).

Ability to work in a global environment and travel as required.

• 5+ years of experience managing automotive powertrain or electro‑mechanical commodities (alternators, starter motors, or related power supply systems).
• 5+ years of experience developing global commodity strategies and business plans.
• Engineering or technical degree with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes related to rotating electrical machines.
• Experience negotiating long‑term agreements and annual TVM (Total Value Management) reductions.
• Experience working with global sourcing teams and international suppliers.
• Strong competitive intelligence and market benchmarking experience.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,.