**Ford Performance / Mod Center 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...** Ford Performance Parts Purchasing is a trusted supply chain partner providing value and fostering collaboration to procure aftermarket (retail) products which strive to exceed customer’s expectations of cost, quality, and availability. Working on the team gives you an opportunity to deliver products to our customers that exceed expectations and help grow the business. Primary role is to execute commercial and supply chain activity to manage Ford Performance Parts for aftermarket consumers. Activities include engineering development, market tests, supplier selection, cost negotiations, marketing programs, supply chain and warehouse management. The buyer works cross functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Planning and Operations to develop new aftermarket (retail) kits and achieve inventory and part availability targets **What you'll do...** Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Implement department supply chain strategy for inventory by selecting suppliers for parts, materials, tooling, and services as allowed by the corporate purchasing delegation of authority. + Manage total supply chain- Sourcing, Procurement, Continuity of Supply + Manage part procurement and inventory release through the Ford Performance Unique Procurement (Browser) and Product Change Request (PCR) Systems + Lead commercial negotiations. Conduct requests for information (RFIs), requests for quote (RFQs), Market Tests (MT), and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the best value to Ford. + Provide commercial support to department functions as needed - marketing, sales, e-business, operations, logistics, technical and engineering services, tooling, and prototype parts. + Support customer facing events such as SEMA and PRI as needed. + Business Process Improvements and Waste Elimination - work continuously to improve department quality, processes, and systems. + Educate suppliers on Company processes, requirements, and Global Terms and Conditions **Systems you’ll use:** + Ford Performance Parts Unique Procurement Systems (WMS) – for supply chain management, merchandising, ordering + COPS (FCSD) – place orders for service parts + MMP (IMS2/Facility C) – research service parts sourcing, cost, availability + I-ERP / SAP – research production parts sourcing, cost + SAP / Ariba – process expense orders + DocuSign – document authorization + Shared Drives – purchasing files, department forms **You'll have...** + Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years of Purchasing experience + Systems knowledge in SAP, AURORA, DocuSign + Proficiency using Microsoft software, Excel, Power Point, Word + Hybrid model (in office Tu-TH), standard work hours (8am-5pm), occasional travel required **Even better, you may have...** + Highly organized, self-motivated, and enjoys creative problem solving and able to work successfully in a team environment (collaboration). + A positive can-do attitude, flexibility, and resilience + Ford systems knowledge in WIPS, MMP, SAP, CMMS, AURORA, DocuSign + Experience in the aftermarket and enthusiast space + Experience with demand forecasting a plus + Technical aptitude for problem resolution 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 grades 6-8 . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. \#LI-Hybrid LI-MH4 **Requisition ID** : 44169