Strategic Sourcing Leader – After-Sales & Energy Storage

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Energy in Dearborn, MI seeks a seasoned Procurement Leader to develop and execute strategic sourcing for after-sales categories. You will drive RFIs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Legal to optimize cost, risk, and performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or category management, with strong contracting and negotiation skills and experience with ERP procurement tools. Hybrid work model and competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related technical/commercial field.
• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience sourcing after-sales categories and complex service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies for after-sales categories.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs from requirements through evaluation and award.
• Evaluate suppliers for capability, coverage, safety, quality, and cost.
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements, SLAs, and other commercial documents.
• Develop cost models and total cost of ownership analyses.

Skills

Contracting

Industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

MS Excel

Job description

Ford Energy in Dearborn, MI seeks a seasoned Procurement Leader to develop and execute strategic sourcing for after-sales categories. You will drive RFIs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Legal to optimize cost, risk, and performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or category management, with strong contracting and negotiation skills and experience with ERP procurement tools. Hybrid work model and competitive compensation offered.