Ford Racing Program Management - Sourcing Workstream Analyst

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

You'll be part of the team working on the next elite niche production vehicle in the Ford Racing portfolio of high-performance vehicles. You'll be part of a small nimble team with significant exposure to Chief, Director and senior leadership. You're the ideal candidate if you have prior program management or purchasing experience working for an OEM on a major forward model vehicle program. This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 years' experience working with or supporting purchasing/sourcing processes, including contract development or supplier onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing or contracting with suppliers new to Ford or in a non-standard sourcing environment.
• Experience supporting GPDS milestones, gateway reviews, or program launch readiness.
• Familiarity with Ford's purchasing and sourcing systems or processes.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills, with attention to detail when managing contract terms and supplier commitments.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive tasks to closure without direct authority.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for interfacing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A passion for Ford Racing products and motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supplier sourcing workstream for forward model program commodities, ensuring suppliers are onboarded in time to support the start of the engineering phase
• Author non-standard sourcing contracts for suppliers new to Ford, coordinating terms and requirements with the Purchasing team
• Serve as the primary interface between the Program Management team, Purchasing, and suppliers to align on scope, timing, and deliverables
• Track supplier commitments and program milestones, escalating risks and driving issues to resolution to protect program timing
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management and Purchasing to ensure sourcing decisions reflect program requirements and readiness needs

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.

What This Job Offers

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