Ford Customer Service Division Commodity Buyer – Kitting & Packaging Services
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What You’ll Do…
Procurement & Sourcing
Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across packaging, 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
Supply Chain & Operational Performance
Drive improvements in service supply availability, packaging efficiency, and material flow
Partner with suppliers to optimize packaging solutions, reduce waste, and improve transportation and handling efficiency
Support launch readiness and ensure timely sourcing and availability of new parts
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with supply chain, operations, finance, engineering, and commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
Leverage cross-functional insights to identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and process improvement
Coordinate across functions to ensure effective execution of sourcing decisions and supplier strategies
Performance Monitoring & Analytics
Analyze supplier performance, cost structures, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Track and report savings performance, realized vs. forecasted results
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and performance management
What You’ll Have…
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement and ownership of supplier relationships and spend categories
5+ years of proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and demand optimization, including managing spend portfolios and tracking forecasted vs. realized results
Strong analytical capability, including evaluating supplier cost structures (materials, labor, overhead, logistics, packaging) to drive cost control and mitigate increases
Demonstrated success managing complex commodities and developing effective sourcing strategies in a fast-paced environment
Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder influence skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results
Self-motivated, highly organized leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently while contributing to team success
Even better if you have…
Experience supporting or driving kitting and/or packaging optimization initiatives
Exposure to service parts supply chains, returnable packaging, or logistics/packaging operations
Familiarity with material flow optimization and cost-efficiency improvements in packaging or distribution environments
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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120 Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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 may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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