Buyer, Power Electronics
Core
Lead sourcing execution and support commodity strategy for critical power electronics across Ford's Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) portfolio.
Role type
Senior Buyer – Power Electronics
Builds
DC-DC Converters, On-Board Chargers (OBC), Power Inverters, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), electronic assemblies
Domain
Automotive, Power Electronics, Electric Vehicles
Required skills
supplier negotiations, cost analysis, contract execution, cross-functional collaboration, supply base strategy, risk mitigation, supplier performance monitoring
Preferred skills
global Tier 1 supplier sourcing, Hybrid and BEV systems knowledge, high-voltage architecture expertise, global sourcing organization experience, purchasing systems proficiency
Technologies
DC-DC Converters, On-Board Chargers, Power Inverters, Battery Management Systems, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing execution across multiple vehicle programs for power electronics commodities; Own the end-to-end sourcing process including supplier market assessments, RFIs/RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution; Drive competitive cost performance through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost estimating, and fact-based negotiations; Partner with engineering to understand product designs, bill of material (BOM) structures, manufacturing processes, and key cost drivers; Develop and execute commodity and supply base strategies including sourcing plans, pricing, tooling, and capacity planning; Manage sourcing deliverables to ensure alignment with engineering milestones, vehicle program timing, and launch objectives; Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate commercial, supply, and capacity risks; Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and technology
