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?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

• Lead and develop a high performing Purchasing team to ensure on-time sourcing for our next generation vehicle controls modules.
• Establish/strengthen supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps.
• Develop, manage, and execute category business plans (CBP) and supply base strategy for various Vehicle Controls commodities, to ensure security of supply at best cost.
  

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business/supply chain
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Sales
  

Even better, you may have...

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Previous experience serving as a leader of leaders.
• Previous experience with Automotive Electrical Commodities.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Drive team to achieve TVM cost savings targets.
• Support team in issuing RFQ’s to source next generation vehicle controls modules, working in close collaboration with PD.
• Engage supplier partners at the executive and corporate level to develop strong partnerships. Hold regular Business reviews with suppliers.
• Manage team on supplier emerging significant issues (Quality, cost and delivery) and drive internal risk mitigation.
• Focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring that the sections’ employees receive development and coaching required to realize full potential.
• Champion continuous improvement activities (including bureaucracy/efficiency improvements).