Director, Supply Chain Program Optimization & Expansion

Come help build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. Its a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today it drives our commitment to become the worlds most trusted mobility company designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely confidently and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing digital world. We are dedicated to delivering distinctive products and solutions having an always on relationship with customers and continuously improving our user experience.

The Ford Supply Chain team is a critical driver of quality efficiency and growth for the entire organization. As part of the Direct Commodity team you will help lead a global team to deliver a robust sourcing and help optimize our end-to-end supply chain collaboration and partnerships so that we can continue to produce the vehicles that our customers want.

As Director Supply Chain you will be instrumental in crafting and executing a sourcing strategy including quality cost and delivery objectives for one all of our direct commodity groups. We are seeking someone with a strong background in end-to-end Supply Chain operations Supply Chain who is passionate about leading a global team.

You Will...

• Serve as a critical contributor to a high-visibility special project charged with identifying and implementing value-creation opportunities for FCSD Purchasing from 2026 onward.

• Following the project leverage acquired expertise to drive impact in core FCSD Purchasing buying functions or through subsequent strategic assignments.

• Strategically develop and implement comprehensive strategies for preventive maintenance and light repair parts procurement and warranty repairs ensuring optimal cost-efficiency and parts availability.

• Proactively assess and identify high-impact opportunities for third-party procurement consolidation specifically focusing on areas such as warehousing services and high-volume tire purchases.

• Spearhead the identification evaluation and successful implementation of high-value global category management initiatives driving strategic sourcing supplier rationalization and demand management to achieve sustainable cost reductions and risk mitigation.

• Design develop and implement an innovative kit-on-demand process.

• Formulate and execute a data-driven purchasing strategy for parts based on market profitability.

• Strategically optimize all-time buys (ATBs) and balance-out processes to mitigate supply chain risks secure advantageous pricing and ensure critical parts availability while minimizing excess inventory.

• Analyze and optimize Supplier Direct Ship (SDS) programs with the primary goal of enhancing final-mile delivery efficiency reducing lead times and improving service levels for the entire dealer network.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in related field Advanced Degree preferred combining business and technical domains.

• 10 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain experience with extensive experience in strategic sourcing category management procurementand management in a senior global role leading a transformation.KP1

• Strong business acumen to be effective at driving transformations and change management.

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify gaps and propose innovative fit-for-purpose solutions.

• Strong Leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams

• Strong analytical and presentation skills are key along with the ability to clearly communicate complex scenarios.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Skilled in change management and influencing without authority across global matrixed organizations.

• History of managing ambiguity to define objectives drive accountability and motivate the team to achieve stretch goals.

• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings and value creation.

• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems with the ability to learn other systems and leverage them totranslate data insights into actionable strategies.

• Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures in a fast-paced complex environment
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g. Spanish Mandarin German) are a plus

• Willingness to travel internationally up to15%.

What youll receive in return...

As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Our benefits summary can be found Here.

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 4.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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