Buyer, Power Electronics

Ford Motor Company

Senior Buyer leading sourcing execution and support commodity strategy for power electronics at Ford. Collaborating with engineering and global teams across various vehicle programs.

Posted 7/30/2026full-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 negotiations within the power electronics sector, with a strong focus on cost analysis, contract execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage sourcing processes and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and product development.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsCost AnalysisPower Electronics KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

PurchasingContract ExecutionShould-Cost AnalysisBenchmarkingCost EstimatingBill Of Material (BOM) StructuresManufacturing ProcessesTooling InvestmentsSupplier Market AssessmentsCommercial Negotiations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsProject Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryElectronics IndustryManufacturing IndustryPower ElectronicsElectronic Components

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sourcing execution across multiple vehicle programs for power electronics commodities, which may include DC-DC Converters, On-Board Chargers (OBC), Power Inverters, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), electronic assemblies, or related components.
Own the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier market assessments, RFIs/RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
Drive competitive cost performance through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost estimating, and fact-based negotiations to achieve program targets and identify ongoing cost reduction opportunities.
Partner with engineering to understand product designs, bill of material (BOM) structures, manufacturing processes, and key cost drivers.
Develop and execute commodity and supply base strategies, including sourcing plans, pricing, tooling, and capacity planning.
Manage sourcing deliverables to ensure alignment with engineering milestones, vehicle program timing, and launch objectives.
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate commercial, supply, and capacity risks.
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial function within the automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industry.
Experience leading supplier negotiations, commercial sourcing activities, cost analysis, and contract execution.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers in a technical product development environment.
Knowledge of power electronics or electronic components, including manufacturing processes, BOM structures, tooling investments, and key cost drivers.
Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners.

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.