Senior Buyer - Brake Controls

At Ford, we made history, and now we work to transform the future of mobility for our customers, our communities, and our families. By joining us, you will build what matters and drive progress with heart, developing tangible innovations you will see on the road every day that help people move freely and pursue their dreams. Here, you can build more than vehicles; you will grow in ways that count, supported by a global family and a culture built on passion, capability, community, and trust.

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position... 

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Brake Controls commodity to optimize cost, quality, resiliency, and supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations to secure competitive pricing, quality, and mitigate risk.
• Lead the commercial evaluation of new vehicle programs, presenting data-driven sourcing recommendations to executive leadership. 
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Monitor global market trends, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks to proactively adjust the sourcing footprint. 
• Accountable to work closely with others to meet deadlines with excellence; drive others to deliver required materials on time and with quality.

What you'll do...

• Develop and Execute Category Strategies: Lead the strategic sourcing and category management for brake control and automotive underbody systems to optimize cost, quality, resiliency, and overall supplier performance. 
• Drive Commercial Sourcing and Negotiations: Lead supplier evaluations, RFQs, and complex contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing, protect intellectual property, and mitigate procurement risks. 
• Guide New Vehicle Program Sourcing: Orchestrate the commercial evaluation of upcoming vehicle lines, utilizing data-driven analysis to present robust, strategic sourcing recommendations to leadership. 
• Proactively Manage Supply Resiliency: Monitor global market trends, raw material indices, and geopolitical risks to proactively optimize our sourcing footprint and prevent supply chain disruptions. 
• Manage Strategic Supplier Relations: Nurture high-impact relationships with key global suppliers, resolving commercial, quality, or delivery issues collaboratively to ensure uninterrupted vehicle production. 
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner closely with engineering, quality, and program management teams to align business goals with technical requirements, driving continuous improvement and process efficiency.

You'll have... 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Experience: Typically,, 3 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably with experience managing technical automotive commodities (such as braking systems, chassis, or electronic controls). 
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Proven success navigating complex commercial negotiations and managing supplier contracts. 
• Technical & Tool Proficiency: Strong capabilities in data-driven decision-making, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and industry-standard procurement software (such as SAP, Ariba, or similar e-sourcing tools). 
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex commodity details into clear, strategic updates for cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
• English: Be proficient in English when working with global teams

 

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.

• Knowledge of sourcing best practices and industry trends.

• Strong communication skills that can effectively transition from bottoms-up details to concise, clear executive-level messaging.

 

Job Base Location - GTBC (Lomas Verdes, Naucalpan de Juarez - Estado de México)

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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