Powertrain Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Ford Motor Company

. Serve as the cross-functional team specialist responsible to all Powertrain programs for timely procurement and MP&L coordination of goods and services.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including procurement, supplier performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing KPIs and ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory control and ensure timely material availability.

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Supply Chain ManagementERP/MRP Inventory ControlSupplier Performance EvaluationCross-Functional Team LeadershipForecasting and Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Procurement CoordinationKPI DevelopmentConfiguration Change ControlSupply Chain Lifecycle ManagementOperational Gap Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsFacilitation Skills

Industry Keywords

Powertrain ProgramsFord RacingBill of MaterialsQuality AssuranceSupplier Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the cross-functional team specialist responsible to all Powertrain programs for timely procurement and MP&L coordination of goods and services.
Integrate suppliers into the Ford Racing Powertrain ecosystem and ensure operational requirements are met.
Identify operational gaps and provide communication and risk assessments to escalate issues and potential solutions to leadership.
Liaise between suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to harmonize business requirements into procurement.
Develop and utilize KPIs to rate suppliers based on service level and quality.
Identify and standardize procedures for security/system access needs.
Provide support and training with Quality personnel to distressed suppliers.
Develop and manage purchasing workflows ensuring configuration change control and supplier requirements throughout the supply chain lifecycle.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business.
2+ years in managing the complete supply chain lifecycle, with demonstrated proficiency in forecasting, scheduling, supplier performance and ensuring the timely availability of materials based on the Bill of Materials.
Excellent communication skills, ability to lead and facilitate discussions amongst cross-functional teams.
Experience with ERP/MRP inventory control.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility is required at hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
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.
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.