Category Implementation Buyer – Electric Drive Units

Category Implementation Buyer - Electric Drive Units

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?

You will manage high-value, forward-looking technology that is key to delivering Ford’s electric vehicle strategy. The Category Implementation Buyer for Electric Drive Units will manage components such as PDU (Primary Drive Unit), SDU (Secondary Drive Unit), MHT (Manual Hybrid Transmission) Module, Generator, and eBeam (Electric Beam Axle). These are complex assemblies that combine eMotor, Inverter and Gearbox to literally propel our electric vehicles.

The successful candidate will engage early in the vehicle‑program and product‑definition life cycles, collaborate with extensive cross‑functional teams, gain a deep understanding of product cost structure, and integrate sourcing and product strategies to deliver excellent cost and quality for our customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field of study
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or sourcing experience
• Proficiency in Purchasing systems and procedures
• Clear understanding of the purchasing program life cycle
• Strong analytical skills (Must be data driven and able to analyze multiple potential scenarios / business plans)
• Negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations)
• Project Management skills and process discipline

• Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable decision‑making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to clearly present recommendations to leadership
• Comfortable dealing with internal and external conflicts
• Must be a self‑starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as in a team setting
• Continuous pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise
• Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders
• Ability to develop and successfully execute negotiations strategy
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Big Picture / Strategic Mindset (Must be able to drive the future of the commodity)
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Highly organized self‑starter with demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience with eMotors, invertors, or vehicle electrification

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like:

• 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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