Ford Racing Powertrain Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Ford • Allen Park, MI

5d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Powertrain Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist is the operational link between Ford Racing’s engineering objectives and its global supply base. The role leads end-to-end procurement and integration of mission-critical powertrain goods and services, ensuring race-ready components are available when needed against the Bill of Materials. It coordinates Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and external suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks, control configuration changes, and improve supplier performance through KPI management and operational support. The work protects program timelines, stabilizes material pipelines, and supports Ford’s motorsport programs.

The role is hybrid and requires onsite work at least four days per week in Allen Park, Michigan. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business.
• At least 2 years of experience managing the complete supply chain lifecycle, including forecasting, scheduling, supplier performance, and timely material availability based on the Bill of Materials.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead and facilitate discussions among cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP inventory control.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in supply chain management or business.
• Direct expertise in motorsports or a high-performance racing environment.
• Demonstrated success in a demanding, high-stakes environment.
• Prior Lean experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Process-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely procurement and MP&L activities for Powertrain programs, integrating suppliers into the Ford Racing Powertrain ecosystem and ensuring operational requirements are met.
• Identify potential operational gaps, communicate risk assessments, and escalate issues and proposed solutions to leadership.
• Serve as the liaison among suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to align procurement with business needs.
• Develop and use KPIs to assess supplier service levels and quality.
• Identify and standardize procedures for security and system-access needs.
• Support and train distressed suppliers in partnership with Quality personnel.
• Develop and manage purchasing workflows, configuration change control, and supplier requirements throughout the supply chain lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level