<p>Tire Buyer</p> <p>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?</p> <p>In this position…</p> <p>The Ford Supply Chain team is central to our ability to build great vehicles. As a Tire Buyer you'll source high-quality tires globally while driving cost, quality, and on-time delivery. You'll help shape a resilient supply chain so Ford can consistently deliver the vehicles our customers want.</p> <p>The Tire Buyer owns sourcing, supplier engagement, and day-to-day purchasing activities for a defined portion of the Tire category. You will support future model sourcing, deliver productivity through Total Value Management (TVM), and manage operational execution to meet program cost, quality, and delivery targets. You'll partner closely with Product Development (PD), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Manufacturing, Planning & Logistics (MP&L).</p> <p>The Tire Buyer owns sourcing, supplier engagement, and day-to-day purchasing activities for a defined portion of the Tire category. You will support future model sourcing, deliver productivity through Total Value Management (TVM), and manage operational execution to meet program cost, quality, and delivery targets. You'll partner closely with Product Development (PD), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Manufacturing, Planning & Logistics (MP&L).</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies across the program lifecycle. </li><li>Lead supplier relationship management and a proactive supplier engagement model. </li><li>Develop strategies that support long-term commodity viability and corporate objectives. </li><li>Own program sourcing decisions and be the point-of-view (POV) lead for assigned programs, securing capacity, cost, timing, and ESG alignment. </li><li>Deliver annual cost-savings and distinguish opportunities from pure commercial leverage, design changes, and supply-chain improvements. </li><li>Analyze market supply/demand dynamics and identify supply-risk mitigation strategies. </li><li>Partner with cross-functional strategic teams to assess supply-base footprint, supplier financial health, emerging technologies, and market trends. </li><li>Monitor industry trends, new tire technologies, and supplier financial/footprint changes to inform strategy. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Manage cost, quality, and material efficiencies across the program lifecycle. </li><li>Lead supplier relationship management and a proactive supplier engagement model. </li><li>Develop strategies that support long-term commodity viability and corporate objectives. </li><li>Own program sourcing decisions and be the point-of-view (POV) lead for assigned programs, securing capacity, cost, timing, and ESG alignment. </li><li>Deliver annual cost-savings and distinguish opportunities from pure commercial leverage, design changes, and supply-chain improvements. </li><li>Analyze market supply/demand dynamics and identify supply-risk mitigation strategies. </li><li>Partner with cross-functional strategic teams to assess supply-base footprint, supplier financial health, emerging technologies, and market trends. </li><li>Monitor industry trends, new tire technologies, and supplier financial/footprint changes to inform strategy. </li></ul>