Supply Chain Manager, Switches and Shifters

Supply Chain Manager Switches and Shifters


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In this position...
The Global Supply Chain Manager Switches and Shifters is responsible for owning and executing global commodity strategies for a critical portfolio of components and services. This role is accountable for delivering business results across cost quality delivery and risk while ensuring program execution and production stability.

Operating with a high degree of independence this role requires a strong leader who can translate business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies drive cross-functional alignment and resolve complex supply chain challenges in a fast-paced global environment.

Success in this role depends on strong leadership cross-functional influence and the ability to drive execution through others in a highly matrixed global environment.

What youll do...

• Build and Develop Team Capability: Lead mentor and develop talent within the sourcing organization setting clear expectations driving accountability and building a high-performing team culture

• Own Commodity Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned to program timing cost targets and business objectives ensuring disciplined execution across sourcing contracting and supplier integration.

• Deliver Business Results: Achieve cost quality delivery and performance targets including cost reductions and total cost of ownership improvements.

• Lead Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering Manufacturing Finance and Program Management to align sourcing strategies with product development and launch milestones driving alignment across a complex matrix organization

• Lead Sourcing & Commercial Negotiations: Execute sourcing events and lead complex supplier negotiations establishing agreements that balance cost performance flexibility and risk

• Manage Supplier Performance & Risk: Own strategic supplier relationships including performance management capacity planning risk mitigation and issue resolution to ensure continuity of supply

• Solve Complex Supply Chain Challenges: Apply structured data-driven problem-solving to address disruptions cost pressures and operational risks driving sustainable outcomes

• Drive Continuous Improvement & Market Insight: Lead improvements in sourcing processes and tools while leveraging market intelligence cost drivers and industry trends to inform decisions

• Ensure Compliance: Uphold purchasing policies ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.
  
  Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Operations or related field

• 5 years of experience building developing and leading high-performing teams including setting direction coaching talent and driving accountability in a matrixed organization

• 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain purchasing or commodity management within a global or complex manufacturing environment

• 7 years of experience owning and executing sourcing or commodity strategies end-to-end including RFQs cost analysis supplier selection and contract execution

• 7 years of experience leading complex supplier negotiations and commercial agreements balancing cost risk and long-term value

• Proven track record of delivering measurable business results including cost reductions cost avoidance and improvements in quality and delivery performance

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority across Engineering Manufacturing Finance and Program Management

• Strong capability in structured data-driven problem solving with experience resolving supply chain disruptions

• Experience in supplier performance management and risk mitigation including capacity planning and issue resolution in a production environment
  
  Even better you may have...

• MBA or Masters degree in a related field

• 10 years of experience in supply chain purchasing or commodity management

• Experience in automotive or complex manufacturing environments

• Experience supporting global sourcing strategies and supplier management

• Strong communication and stakeholder management 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.
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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