Strategic Purchasing Leader for Battery Plant

Ford Motor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 115,500 - 218,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Job summary

Ford Motor is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager for the BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan. In this role, you will oversee all purchasing activities related to the BOBM program, managing a team of four direct reports. Your responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, leading the purchasing team, and ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management. The position offers a leadership level salary range of $115,500-$218,100 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
• 3-5+ years of experience in managing direct reports and leading a team.
• Experience with battery manufacturing or related technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities related to the BOBM project.
• Lead a team of four direct reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to translate project needs into procurement plans.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Ford Motor is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager for the BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan. In this role, you will oversee all purchasing activities related to the BOBM program, managing a team of four direct reports. Your responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, leading the purchasing team, and ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management. The position offers a leadership level salary range of $115,500-$218,100 based on experience.