Purchasing Manager, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Manager to play a critical role in the success of the Blue Oval Michigan Battery Plant (BOBM) program. This position will be responsible for managing all purchasing activities related to the BOBM project encompassing both direct and indirect materials and services. The Purchasing Manager will lead a team of four direct reports providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes. A key aspect of this role will involve actively participating in the testing and implementation of the new BOBM Purchasing System providing valuable feedback to optimize its functionality.

What youll do...

Program and Sourcing Management

• Serve as the primary purchasing contact for the BOBM program.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and services.
• Lead the BOBM purchasing team in placing timely purchase orders to support production requirements at BOBM plants.
• Define develop and implement the BOBM purchasing system including supplier onboarding and integration with Ford systems.
• Collaborate with plant packaging engineers and suppliers on packaging solutions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity for the BOBM program.
• Work with engineering operations and other stakeholders to translate project needs into actionable procurement plans.
• Monitor engineering changes and update purchase orders to prevent material supply disruptions.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and mentor a team of four direct reports (indirect and direct purchasing specialists) located in Marshall MI.
• Provide guidance training and performance feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Delegate tasks effectively to balance workload and promote skill development.
• Cultivate a collaborative and positive work environment within the purchasing team.

BOBM Purchasing System Implementation

• Actively participate in the testing validation and optimization of the new BOBM Purchasing System.
• Develop training materials and standard operating procedures for the system.
• Support the successful rollout and adoption of the BOBM Purchasing System across the organization.

Strategic Sourcing and Cost Management Support

• Support central purchasing teams in conducting market research identifying suppliers and optimizing sourcing opportunities.
• Assist in negotiating pricing and contract terms to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Support cost reduction strategies and track progress against targets.
• Monitor and identify areas for improvement in supplier performance.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies ethical guidelines and legal regulations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing performance including cost savings supplier performance and risk assessments.

Youll have
Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Administration Engineering Finance or a related field.
5 years of progressive experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
3-5 years of experience in managing direct reports and leading a team.
Strong negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and purchasing software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Travel is required- domestic and international.

Even better you may have...
APICS or ISM certification (e.g. CPIM CPSM).
Experience with battery manufacturing or related technologies.
Experience with new system implementation.
Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Experience working cross-culturally
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 builderor 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

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