Commodity Buyer

Ford Motor Company

FCSD buyer responsible for execution of procurement activities in automotive industry. Processing and expediting purchase orders to support operational needs.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and process purchase orders and tool orders.
Purchase goods, materials, components for current and past model programs.
Coordinate and communicate with supply chain team issues related to parts availability, inventory level set ups, packaging, logistics, and others.
Ensure parts are expedited on critical orders and delivered on time.
Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmark.
Build positive relationships with the supply base by acting like a partner, trusting and being trustworthy, being fact based and communicating with consistency.
Evaluate supplier options in alignment with price, quality, and service requirements.
Track supplier performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering (Preferred), Logistics, Supply Chain or other related field of study
3-5+ years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain in the automotive industry or related industries
Strong analytical skills and proficient in using Word and Excel.
Negotiation skills (even in a position of limited leverage).
Professionally manage customer and supplier relations internal and external to the organization.
Advanced English Language skills (oral and written).
Strong communication skills.
Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance needed.
Must be a self-starter/motivated and be able to work both independently as well as a team setting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

purchase orderstool orderscost reductionquote analysissupplier performance trackinganalytical skillsnegotiation skillsinventory managementlogisticssupply chain management

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingorganizational skillsleadership skillsself-startermotivationteamworkcustomer relations managementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in LogisticsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain