Strategic Lighting Purchasing Manager

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Lighting Sourcing Manager to lead a Buyers team and shape long‑term commodity strategies, driving cost, quality and on‑time delivery across programs. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to assess supply base, monitor market trends, and secure resilient, sustainable supply for Ford’s lighting initiatives while developing high‑performing teams.

This leadership role emphasizes governance, strategic thinking, and measurable results in a hybrid work model with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of strategic buying or sourcing, including 2+ years of team leadership.
• Leadership with ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Process-oriented governance and operational rigor to drive results.
• Strategic thinking with big-picture planning and market awareness.
• Experience with purchasing systems, sourcing tools, and standard procedures.
• Advanced negotiation capabilities with leverage in multiple scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers to hit program targets.
• Own supplier relationship strategy for Lighting and mitigate risks.
• Define and execute long-term commodity strategies for Lighting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess supply base and market trends.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Purchasing tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Lighting Sourcing Manager to lead a Buyers team and shape long‑term commodity strategies, driving cost, quality and on‑time delivery across programs. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to assess supply base, monitor market trends, and secure resilient, sustainable supply for Ford’s lighting initiatives while developing high‑performing teams.

This leadership role emphasizes governance, strategic thinking, and measurable results in a hybrid work model with