Category Manager - Electric Vehicles Charging Hardware and Deployment Services
About The Position
A critical component of the Ford EV Charging business, responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of EV Charging Hardware, installation, and after-sale maintenance services. Operating in a dynamic, "startup-like" environment, the successful candidate will design and implement nimble purchasing models that capitalize on Ford’s scale and leverage. You will be responsible for the total value equation—balancing short-term business needs with long-term sustainable solutions—while collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Legal to deliver best-in-class reliability and customer satisfaction. This role is at the forefront of the electric vehicle transition, requiring a blend of strategic sourcing expertise and the agility to build a world-class purchasing framework in a rapidly evolving industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
- Proven experience in contract development, including SOWs, SLAs, and performance-based metrics.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost analysis, business case development, and data-driven decision making.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills, with the ability to leverage data to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Production Purchasing, particularly with electrical components or charging infrastructure.
- Knowledge or experience with Aurora procurement systems
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and foster collaboration across diverse team
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, negotiations, and sourcing recommendations) for EV hardware and accessories for commercial and internal customers.
- Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring favorable terms regarding IP rights, liability, warranty, and RMAs.
- Establish and monitor KPI metrics and lead Supplier Business Unit Reviews (BURs) to drive continuous improvement, quality, and high customer satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary interface between Indirect/Production Purchasing, Ford charging, PD, Finance, and Legal to align on automotive standards and business goals.
- Support North American inventory tracking, oversee supply chain risk assessments, and coordinate with logistics and sales to ensure timely delivery and program launches.
- Design and implement agile purchasing frameworks and cost models that support fast decision-making and speed-to-market.
- Ensure all activities adhere to corporate purchasing policies, including financial assessments, bailment approvals, and the proper execution of purchase orders.
Benefits
- 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 Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
