EV Charging Hardware Sourcing Lead

Motorsport Hackers; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Category Manager for Electric Vehicles Charging Hardware and Deployment Services. Hybrid work in a dynamic, high‑visibility role driving end-to-end sourcing for EV charging hardware, services, and partnerships.

You will lead negotiations, define cost models, and coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Legal to deliver reliable, scalable charging solutions and a best‑in‑class purchasing framework in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Proven experience in contract development, including SOWs, SLAs, and performance-based metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost analysis, business case development, and data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, with the ability to leverage data to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, negotiations, and sourcing recommendations) for EV hardware and accessories for commercial and internal customers.
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service‑Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring favorable terms regarding IP rights, liability, warranty, and RMAs.
• Establish and monitor KPI metrics and lead Supplier Business Unit Reviews (BURs) to drive continuous improvement, quality, and high customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary interface between Indirect/Production Purchasing, Ford charging, PD, Finance, and Legal to align on automotive standards and business goals.
• Support North American inventory tracking, oversee supply chain risk assessments, and coordinate with logistics and sales to ensure timely delivery and program launches.
• Design and implement agile purchasing frameworks and cost models that support fast decision‑making and speed‑to‑market.
• Ensure all activities adhere to corporate purchasing policies, including financial assessments, bailment approvals, and the proper execution of purchase orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Category Manager for Electric Vehicles Charging Hardware and Deployment Services. Hybrid work in a dynamic, high‑visibility role driving end-to-end sourcing for EV charging hardware, services, and partnerships.

You will lead negotiations, define cost models, and coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Legal to deliver reliable, scalable charging solutions and a best‑in‑class purchasing framework in a rapidly evolving industry.