Description
The Ford Supply Chain team plays a crucial role in building great vehicles. As the Purchasing Manager for Lighting, you will lead a team of Buyers to source high-quality components while driving cost, quality, and on-time delivery. Your goal will be to shape a resilient supply chain that enables Ford to consistently deliver vehicles that meet customer demands.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Buyers to achieve program-level targets for cost, quality, and material efficiency.
- Developing and implementing a supplier relationship strategy for Lighting to enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks.
- Defining and executing long-term commodity strategies for Lighting that align with corporate objectives and secure sustainable supply.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess supply base footprint, evaluate supplier financial health, and develop commodity resilience strategies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of strategic buying or sourcing experience, including 2+ years of team leadership experience.
- Strong leadership style with a commitment to building and leading a high-performing team.
- Disciplined approach to establishing sustainable governance and operational rigor.
- Expertise in purchasing systems, sourcing tools, and standard procurement procedures.
- Advanced negotiation capabilities and excellent communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of strategic buying, sourcing, or procurement experience.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and delivering measurable business results.
Benefits include:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs
- Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
- Tuition assistance
- Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays