Supply Chain Manager, Electronics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Supply Chain Manager, Electronics, to lead global sourcing and strategic supply chain initiatives for vehicle electronics. You will drive cost analytics, complex negotiations, and long-term agreements with suppliers, while collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing to meet evolving requirements.

Lead supplier performance, risk mitigation, and cost optimization initiatives, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and transformational change across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive supply chain, purchasing, or commodity management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and end-to-end global supply chain dynamics.
• Analytical skills with cost analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with ERP and strategic sourcing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain and sourcing strategies for electronics materials and services.
• Lead negotiations, long-term agreements, and cost models to maximize value.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, and supplier business unit reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and other stakeholders to align requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiations

Cost analysis

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Master's degree (MBA/MS)

Tools

ERP systems

Cost analytics tools

Strategic sourcing software

Job description

What you’ll do

The Supply Chain Manager, Electronics, plays a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic global supply chain and sourcing initiatives for a critical portfolio of materials, components, and services within Vehicle Controls. This position demands a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership capabilities, a proven track record in managing complex projects across diverse internal teams and external partners, and an unwavering commitment to driving significant transformational change within our supply chain. Develop and execute global supply chain and sourcing strategies for vehicle electronics, leveraging competitive bidding, cost analytics, complex negotiations, and strategic contracting to maximize value and competitiveness. Manage total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and supplier performance across critical commodities and programs, establishing KPIs and leading Supplier Business Unit Reviews to drive continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and other stakeholders to align evolving requirements and deliver innovative, end-to-end sourcing solutions. Develop and implement advanced cost models, negotiation frameworks, and commercial strategies, including long-term agreements, to achieve cost savings and align supplier partnerships with Ford’s strategic objectives. Build and manage strategic global supplier relationships, including supplier onboarding, performance management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, innovation, and responsible purchasing practices. Monitor global market trends, technology shifts, and material indices to identify cost-reduction and innovation opportunities while leading supply chain transformation initiatives and optimizing budgets and resources.

You’ll Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or commodity management, with a proven track record of leading complex negotiations, driving innovation, and managing critical projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, diverse materials, and end-to-end global supply chain dynamics, including emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost analysis, business case development, and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in advanced analytics platforms, strategic sourcing software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Supply Chain).
• Experience in Production Purchasing, particularly with electrical components.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to achieve favorable outcomes and foster innovation.
• Excellent communication, compelling presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2