Purchasing Manager

Ford • Dearborn, MI

35d • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this pivotal role, you will...
Strategically lead and empower a high-performing sensing hardware supply chain team, driving the delivery of cutting-edge ADAS products and features across Ford's Model e, Ford Blue, and Ford Pro platforms.
Your scope will encompass critical hardware, including Electronic Control Units (ECUs), radars, ultrasonic sensors, and LiDARs, ensuring their robust and timely integration into future vehicles.
Develop, manage, and execute sourcing strategies with industry-leading partners multiple tiers deep into the supply chain to reduce risk and minimize cost.
Drive exceptional supply chain performance across key metrics: cost efficiency, resilience, delivery, and world-class quality, specifically tailored to the unique demands of ADAS technologies.
Cultivate and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships, actively influencing their technology roadmaps to align with and secure Ford's leadership in ADAS innovation and next-generation mobility.
Expand the team knowledge and expertise in the sensing supply chain and industry trends. Drive the development of advanced and robust cost modeling.
Establish and nurture executive-level relationships across the ADAS ecosystem to anticipate, understand, and strategically influence key industry trends and technological advancements.
Act as an internal champion for critical, strategic supplier relationships, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment across Ford's cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain or Engineering
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, with a significant portion dedicated to strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier development.
• 2+ years of direct experience within the electronics industry, preferably with exposure to complex hardware components critical for ADAS or similar advanced systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams, or a demonstrated ability to mentor, influence, and drive results through others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business/Supply Chain or Engineering
• Deep expertise in electronics, sensing technologies (e.g., radar, LiDAR, ultrasonics), and/or software within the automotive or consumer electronics sectors.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of successfully resolving complex and ambiguous issues to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex technical and supply chain details into clear, concise, and compelling executive-level messages.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and adept at solving complex challenges unique to emerging technologies.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and politically astute, with the ability to build consensus and drive alignment across diverse internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans and drive successful tactical execution in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead and empower a high-performing sensing hardware supply chain team
• Driving the delivery of cutting-edge ADAS products and features across Ford's Model e, Ford Blue, and Ford Pro platforms
• Develop, manage, and execute sourcing strategies with industry-leading partners multiple tiers deep into the supply chain to reduce risk and minimize cost
• Drive exceptional supply chain performance across key metrics: cost efficiency, resilience, delivery, and world-class quality, specifically tailored to the unique demands of ADAS technologies
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships, actively influencing their technology roadmaps to align with and secure Ford's leadership in ADAS innovation and next-generation mobility
• Expand the team knowledge and expertise in the sensing supply chain and industry trends
• Drive the development of advanced and robust cost modeling
• Establish and nurture executive-level relationships across the ADAS ecosystem to anticipate, understand, and strategically influence key industry trends and technological advancements
• Act as an internal champion for critical, strategic supplier relationships, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment across Ford's cross-functional teams

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: Manager