Sensory Technology Buyer – Electronics

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI · $86,600-$144,900 · hybrid Ford's Digital Technology & Electrified Systems Supply Chain organisation seeks an experienced electronics industry professional to join the Sensory Technology team. The successful candidate will work with a team of commercial and technical experts to source technologies that customers see, hear, and touch in every vehicle. Responsibilities: Use electronics industry knowledge to support the team and assist in negotiation and strategy development. Lead responses to supply chain disruptions and coordinate cross-functional teams. Develop and execute category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities. Conduct RFIs/RFQs with the supply base for key hardware applications. Act as a key interface between Sensory Technology Supply Chain team, Product Development, Tech Strategy, and external partners. Lead or support strategic initiatives, workshops, and supplier engagements. Drive supplier transparency and accountability. Grow the team's knowledge and expertise in the electronics industry. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business/Supply Chain, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in the electronics industry in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, or sales roles. 5+ years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers. Strong technical understanding of electronics and electronic components. Comfort operating with ambiguity and evolving priorities. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Benefits: Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care. Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments. Vehicle discount program for employees and family members. Tuition assistance. Established and active employee resource groups. Paid time off for individual and team community service. Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays. Salary: $86,600-$144,900 or $99,100-$166,200 depending on the salary grade.