Buyer, Power Electronics

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. In this position... 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 part of something bigger than ourselves. As Ford accelerates its transition to an all-electric future, we are seeking a Senior Buyer – Power Electronics to lead sourcing execution and support commodity strategy for critical power electronics across Ford's Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) portfolio. What you'll do... In this role, you will partner with engineering, finance, manufacturing, and global purchasing teams across North America, Europe, China, and joint ventures to deliver competitive cost, quality, delivery, and technology solutions for next-generation vehicle programs. What you'll do... 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 You'll have... 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. Even better, you may have... Experience sourcing power electronics or electronic components from global Tier 1 suppliers. Knowledge of Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems and high-voltage architectures. Experience supporting global sourcing organizations across North America, Europe, China, and/or joint ventures. Experience with purchasing systems, strategic sourcing tools, and cost modeling methodologies. 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