Staff Global Supply Chain Manager

In this position, you will craft our world-class powertrain supply chain efforts. As the Advanced EV Development Global Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for critical powertrain area spend, developing world-class costing tools, leading negotiation and supply chain strategy creation for the entire end-to-end supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing first principles should-cost tools together with engineering to provide ground-up physics-based minimum system or part cost
• Enabling enterprise-level optimization by providing the powertrain optimization teams with the above code-based should-cost tools to be integrated into the optimization plan
• Creating a should-cost tool that will be used as a design input and significant lever in obtaining superior commercial outcomes versus the competition
• Developing unique prototype solutions that ensure sourcing leverage supports design lock and production program timing
• Driving internal make-vs-buy studies with internal advanced manufacturing groups to ensure optimum outcomes
• Understanding schedule timing in great detail to enable the creation of creative commercial agreements that will help meet Ford's commercial and cost requirements for the project
• Working with ADVEV GSM partners to redefine the purchasing software and tools that are used to manage suppliers, part revisions, requirements, documentation, agreements, etc.
• Owning RFI and RFQ's ensuring agreements, NDA, Terms and Conditions, etc. are completed on time and meet or exceed program requirements
• Identifying and developing key commercial partnerships throughout all necessary levels of the supply chain
• Fostering a collaborative costing culture both internally with Engineering and externally with supplier partners
• Providing an expert knowledge and history of leading vendors and leading cost-competitive traction motor designs and supply chains while monitoring global trends and technology roadmaps
• Being prepared to expand your approach and knowledge base to learn new commodities in Powertrain

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 7+ years experience in supply chain management or commodity management
• Experience bringing creative negotiation skills and out-of-the-box strategy
• Knowledge of high-volume motor manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chains
• Strong relationship management skills with suppliers which include scorecards, issue resolution, and reviews

Even better, you may have:

• A Master's Degree
• Hands-on experience building and launching highly effective supply chain methodology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high-performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

If you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!