Brake Controls Sourcing Leader

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford’s Purchasing team drives value by sourcing high-quality parts globally while optimizing cost and on-time delivery. The role focuses on developing category strategies for brake controls and underbody systems, leading supplier evaluations, and negotiating complex contracts.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate across engineering and program teams to ensure timely, high-quality material delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably with automotive commodities.
• Proven success in complex negotiations and contract management.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, Excel, and procurement software (SAP/Ariba).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for brake controls to optimize cost, quality, resiliency, and supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations to secure competitive pricing and mitigate risk.
• Lead commercial evaluation of new vehicle programs with data-driven sourcing recommendations to leadership.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Monitor market trends, material indices, and geopolitical risks to adjust the sourcing footprint.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams to align goals and drive process improvements.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Ford’s Purchasing team drives value by sourcing high-quality parts globally while optimizing cost and on-time delivery. The role focuses on developing category strategies for brake controls and underbody systems, leading supplier evaluations, and negotiating complex contracts.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate across engineering and program teams to ensure timely, high-quality material delivery.