Ce Buyer - Steel

at Ford Motor Company in Boise, Idaho, United States

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?

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

In this position...

You will work in Procurement / Buyer / Purchasing: Raw Material Commodity Implementation / Management for Steel.

Flat Roll Steel - Ford Stamping Business Unit and Tier 1 Resale

Bar Stock - Ford Stamping Business Unit

What you'll do...

Other areas of knowledge that will be obtained: eSteel and Copper Magnet Wire for BEV's and Ford Stamping Business Unit Scrap Management

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

+ 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.

+ 5+ years of experience with purchasing steel commodities for manufacturing purposes.

Even better, you may have...

+ Proven history of working collaboratively with others.

+ 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, and prescription drug coverage

- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 20412