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Buyer – eMotor Cores

Ford Motor, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120

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Buyer – EV Motor Cores

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?

Ford’s

Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD)

team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do...

We are seeking a highly skilled Buyer with specialized experience in sourcing and procurement of eMotor Cores for electric drive systems. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our electrified powertrain programs by managing strategic supplier relationships, optimizing cost, ensuring supply continuity, and driving category excellence for eMotor stator and rotor cores.

Lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of eMotor core components (stator cores, rotor cores, laminations).

Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers based on capability, capacity, quality performance, cost targets, and technology roadmap alignment.

Negotiate Value Add pricing, long‑term agreements, and supply terms to meet program timelines and financial objectives.

Manage supplier performance, including PPAP readiness, on‑time delivery, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to ensure alignment on technical specifications, cost breakdowns, and timing milestones.

Support make‑vs‑buy analyses, cost benchmarking, and competitive sourcing strategies.

Assist in resolving cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply chain.

Drive cost reduction initiatives, including VA/VE activities and supply‑chain optimization.

Maintain procurement documentation, forecasts, and supplier scorecards.

You’ll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 3‑5 years of progressive experience in production purchasing or supply chain management, with a strong preference for experience in the automotive, EV, or e‑mobility sector. (electric motor or powertrain components strongly preferred).

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to understand technical specifications and manufacturing processes related to eMotor cores (e.g., stamping, lamination, insulation treatments).

Capable of working independently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and adapting to urgent requests.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Even better, you may have...

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Knowledge of eMotor core manufacturing processes such as lamination stamping, bonding, welding, stacking, and insulation techniques

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!

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidised 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.

This position is a salary grade 7.

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

This position is a range of salary grades SG6-SG8

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorised 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, colour, 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

Job Info

Job Identification 56308

Job Category Supply Chain

Posting Date 01/08/2026, 03:40 PM

Apply Before 03/02/2026, 12:00 AM

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)

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