Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

As Ford Motor Company accelerates its transformation into a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of propulsion systems. Lead the end-to-end global sourcing and supply chain strategy for critical EV components including power electronics and eDrive systems such as inverters onboard chargers DC/DC converters electric motors and integrated drive units. Drive a resilient cost-competitive and sustainable supply base aligned with measured electrification goals while leading a high-performing global team ensuring supply continuity and building strategic supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value.

In this position...

You will lead global sourcing execution across key commodities with high level of organizational visibility ensuring alignment between engineering manufacturing finance and quality to deliver cost quality and timing objectives. Operating in a highly matrixed global environment you will influence decisions resolve complex supply issues implement rigorous rhythm of business practices and drive performance through data-driven insights structured communication and strong supplier engagement.

What youll do...

• Lead global sourcing strategy and execution for Power Electronics and eDrive commodities supporting electric vehicle (EV) and electrified propulsion systems ensuring alignment with program cost timing capacity and technical requirements.
• Own supplier selection and commercial execution including RFIs/RFQs negotiations and contracting with accountability for cost capacity and performance outcomes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Manufacturing Finance and Quality to align sourcing strategies with product design BOM and manufacturability embedding design-for-supply-chain principles.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global team fostering a culture of accountability agility and data-driven decision-making across distributed regions.
• Develop and execute commodity and sub-tier strategies including Tier 1 suppliers and semiconductor ecosystems (e.g. SiC IGBTs) to support EV technology requirements secure capacity and ensure long-term alignment.
• Drive supply chain resilience proactively mitigating risks related to geopolitical factors capacity constraints and sub-tier dependencies while leading contingency planning.
• Deliver cost and value optimization through should-cost analysis benchmarking value engineering and negotiations to support design-to-cost and localization initiatives.

• Manage supplier performance and sustainability driving results across cost quality delivery and capacity while supporting responsible sourcing and regulatory compliance.

Youll Have...

Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or related field

10 years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement or supply chain within automotive manufacturing or related industries

7 years of experience in supplier negotiations cost analysis and commercial execution in technical environments

7 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers and influencing global stakeholders to drive sourcing strategy and program execution

Strong experience managing sourcing activities in complex matrixed environments with a focus on cost quality delivery and supply chain risk mitigation

Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills including structured storytelling and data-driven decision-making

Even better if you have...

Advanced degree (MBA or Masters in Supply Chain Engineering or Business)

Experience managing complex or technical commodities

Experience working with global supply bases across North America Europe and Asia

Experience with SAP Tableau Alteryx or similar analytics tools

Experience with power electronics semiconductors (e.g. SiC IGBTs) or EV-related supply chains including sub-tier supplier engagement

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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates 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 click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2