Brake Controls Sourcing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a procurement leader to develop and execute category strategies for brake controls and automotive underbody systems, overseeing supplier evaluations, negotiations, and program sourcing.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management, monitor market trends and risks, and drive on-time delivery and cost optimization across global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain.
• Experience managing automotive commodities.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excel and procurement software proficiency (SAP, Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Brake Controls commodity.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations to secure pricing and quality.
• Lead commercial evaluation of new vehicle programs with data-driven analysis.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Monitor global market trends and geopolitical risks to optimize sourcing.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management teams.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Excel

Ariba

SAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain / engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

E-sourcing tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a procurement leader to develop and execute category strategies for brake controls and automotive underbody systems, overseeing supplier evaluations, negotiations, and program sourcing.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management, monitor market trends and risks, and drive on-time delivery and cost optimization across global suppliers.