Module Buyer

Ford Motor Company

Module Buyer sourcing high-quality underbody modules for Ford while driving cost, quality, and delivery. Collaborating with teams to shape a resilient automotive supply chain.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on cost savings, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in advanced data analytics and effective communication to drive sourcing decisions and align with corporate objectives.

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Strategic Buying ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementAdvanced Data AnalyticsNegotiation SkillsAutomotive Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCost AnalysisMarket Supply/Demand AnalysisCommodity ExpertisePurchasing Systems Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-StarterTeam CollaborationContinuous LearningPersuasive Writing

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BITableauSourcing ToolsProcurement Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainMBA in Supply Chain Management

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySupply Chain ManagementCost-Savings StrategiesSupplier Financial HealthMake vs Buy Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies across the program lifecycle.
Lead supplier relationship management and a proactive supplier engagement model.
Develop strategies that support long‑term commodity viability and corporate objectives.
Own program sourcing decisions and be the point‑of‑view (POV) lead for assigned programs, securing capacity, cost, timing, and ESG alignment.
Deliver annual cost‑savings and distinguish opportunities from pure commercial leverage, design changes, and supply‑chain improvements.
Analyze market supply/demand dynamics and identify supply‑risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with cross‑functional strategic teams to assess supply‑base footprint, supplier financial health, emerging technologies, and market trends.
Monitor industry trends, new assembly technologies, and supplier financial/footprint changes to inform strategy.
Purchasing lead for internal Make vs Buy studies and Bailment Studies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related discipline.
Minimum of 5-years of strategic buying or sourcing experience.
Proficiency with purchasing systems, sourcing tools, and standard procurement procedures.
High energy and a strong commitment to continuous learning to develop commodity expertise.
Self‑starter who is motivated and effective working independently or as part of a cross‑functional team.
Proven negotiation skills, able to create leverage in both offensive and defensive scenarios.
Excellent persuasive written and verbal communication skills, proficient in power point, capable of producing proposals, reports, and plans that secure business‑leader commitment.
Ability to translate organizational needs and priorities into input to category strategies.
7+ years’ experience in strategic buying or sourcing within automotive.
MBA or master’s degree in supply chain management or a closely related field.
Advanced data‑analytics capability to drive sourcing decisions and model scenarios (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau).
Knowledge or previous experience in automotive industry.

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.