Buyer, Rare Earth Metals

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. In this position... As Ford advances its strategy to secure critical raw materials for electrified vehicle production, the Procurement Specialist – Rare Earth Materials will play a key role in ensuring stable, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of rare earth components used across multiple vehicle programs. This role focuses on tactical procurement execution, supplier management, and supply continuity for strategically important materials. You will collaborate closely with global suppliers and internal teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality to support Ford’s production needs and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. What you'll do... · Manage day-to-day procurement activities for assigned rare earth material suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with production requirements · Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and commercial conditions to ach...