Senior Buyer – Tooling & Equipment

Job Overview

Join Ford of Mexico as a Senior Buyer – Tooling & Equipment. Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, Ford is a vibrant community of innovators shaping the global future of transportation.

Job Description

As a Senior Buyer – Tooling & Equipment, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for machinery and tooling equipment. You will negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers, build relationships with key suppliers, identify cost-savings opportunities, monitor market trends, and partner with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for machinery and tooling equipment, including market research, supplier identification, and supplier qualification.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers, drafting agreements and resolving disputes to secure favorable, low-risk outcomes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost-savings opportunities through rigorous cost analysis and negotiation.
• Monitor market trends and forecast demand to proactively manage supply risk and availability.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align procurement strategy with business priorities, and report on performance using key metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field , or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically, 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement or sourcing; experience with capital equipment purchasing is a plus.
• A track record of successful negotiation and cost reduction, with quantifiable results preferred.
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with international suppliers is a plus.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.