Steel Buyer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI • 1d ago

Flat Roll Steel Buyer

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? In this position...

In this Position...

We are looking for someone to join raw materials purchasing to take on the challenges of delivering cost, quality and delivery targets for steel materials. In this dynamic environment, you will be developing key relationships within Ford supply chain, engineering, programs, finance, and with our key raw material suppliers.

What you'll do...

Negotiate steel pricing contracts with Integrated Mills, Mini Mills and Service Centers for flat roll and bar stock

Work with Ford of Mexico customs team to ensure legal requirements are met and to limit tariff burden and ensure USMCA compliance are met Identify cost saving opportunities and bring ideas to fruition

Assist in in the closure of material shortages Treat suppliers with respect while holding them accountable for all aspects of product quality, cost and delivery

Identify relevant trends and determine the "so what to Ford"

Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners in Product Development, Manufacturing, and other key Ford stakeholders

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Engineering, or another related business field

5 years of experience with contract negotiations for steel mills or service centers

Possess Negotiation Skills

Proven history of working collaboratively with others

Even better, you may have...

Have a positive can-do attitude, resilient, and work well in a constantly evolving environment

Growth mindset with the ability to look at old problems in new ways to streamline processes and eliminate waste

Passion for developing creative ways to optimize engagement and learning, apply innovative and creative solutions to drive change adoption

Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies)

Strategic mentality with the ability to see the bigger picture

Be a self-starter/ motivated and be able to work independently

Customs / tax knowledge desirable

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: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grade 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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