Category Implementation Buyer-Exhaust

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

In this position...

The Exhaust Team is Hiring! Come join our Supply Chain Family - We depend on each other, help each other out, and deliver great results!

We are looking for someone ready to take on the challenges of delivering cost, quality and delivery targets for the exhaust commodity. Emissions regulations continue to change which drives the need for innovation and waste elimination in catalytic converters from both a design and cost standpoint. In this dynamic environment, you are developing key relationships within Ford supply chain, engineering, programs and finance, as well as with our supplier partners.

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

Category Implementation Buyer - Exhaust Systems

What you'll do...

* Be part of a team with three other experienced exhaust CI Buyers, all working together but each leading ownership over specific programs, suppliers, projects and/or regions, including:

* Deliver QCDR improvement for three of the top suppliers in the company

* High spend, high visibility commodities in North America and IMG regions

* Implement exhaust category strategy: detail plans for strategic sourcing, negotiating, supporting design changes, and identify financial risks

* Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (quality, cost, delivery)

* Develop sourcing timing plan for all upcoming program launches in order to allow for cost negotiations and strategic sourcing before meeting supplier on board deadlines and meeting program cost targets

* Deliver all requirements of the sourcing process through new I-ERP system

* Lead supplier negotiations to support 2026 priorities (TVM cost reduction commitments, end-to-end waste elimination ideas, inflation mitigation, supply continuity) and develop Action Plan to achieve those objectives

* Be a team player, adapt to dynamic challenges, problem solve and deliver plans with confidence

What you'll do...

* Be part of a team with three other experienced exhaust CI Buyers, all working together but each leading ownership over specific programs, suppliers, projects and/or regions, including:

* Deliver QCDR improvement for three of the top suppliers in the company

* High spend, high visibility commodities in North America and IMG regions

* Implement exhaust category strategy: detail plans for strategic sourcing, negotiating, supporting design changes, and identify financial risks

* Interact and create strong relationship with cross functional teams to deliver common objectives (quality, cost, delivery)

* Develop sourcing timing plan for all upcoming program launches in order to allow for cost negotiations and strategic sourcing before meeting supplier on board deadlines and meeting program cost targets

* Deliver all requirements of the sourcing process through new I-ERP system

* Lead supplier negotiations to support 2026 priorities (TVM cost reduction commitments, end-to-end waste elimination ideas, inflation mitigation, supply continuity) and develop Action Plan to achieve those objectives

* Be a team player, adapt to dynamic challenges, problem solve and deliver plans with confidence