Global Supply Chain Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for critical spend areas across the UEV platform and follow-on advanced EV programs from sourcing strategy development through SOP, including supplier selection, contracting, and ongoing cost, quality, and delivery performance .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, and cost analysis. Proficient in building resilient supply bases and driving supply-chain automation while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementNegotiation SkillsCost AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentShould-Cost ModelingMake-Vs-Buy AnalysisSupply Chain AutomationContract Structuring

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCreative Problem SolvingStrong Communication SkillsDynamic Environment AdaptabilityContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Supplier Management SystemsAI-Enabled AnalyticsProcess Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainMaster's Degree or MBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Commodity ManagementGeopolitical Risk ManagementRaw Material ScarcityGlobal Trade and Tariff ChangesPhysics-Based Cost Perspectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for critical spend areas across the UEV platform and follow-on advanced EV programs from sourcing strategy development through SOP, including supplier selection, contracting, and ongoing cost, quality, and delivery performance
Partner with engineering from concept through launch to align sourcing strategy with technical roadmaps, design freeze milestones, and prototype-to-production transitions
Structure commercial agreements that protect program timing without ceding cost leverage
Build first-principles should-cost models with cross-functional teams to develop physics-based part and system cost perspectives
Use cost models to set negotiation positions, evaluate quote submissions, and challenge supplier pricing line by line
Lead make-vs-buy analysis
Develop a resilient supply base by identifying and qualifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners across geographies
Build dual-source and regional capacity strategies addressing raw material scarcity, geopolitical risk, and global trade and tariff changes
Drive supply-chain automation and partner with suppliers on process automation and robotics opportunities
Shape supply-chain tools and processes, including should-cost methodology, supplier and agreement management systems, and AI-enabled analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management
Experience bringing creative negotiation skills and out-of-the-box strategy
Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
Hands-on experience building and launching highly effective supply chains
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
Systems approach to design and development with a desire for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
Eagerness to expand into new commodity areas as the ADVEV portfolio grows
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience; master’s degree or MBA is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available