Senior Program Purchasing Manager

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

5d • 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. Key focus on leading electronics sourcing program management, driving execution of sourcing strategies, supplier milestones, cost targets, and cross-functional deliverables from strategy through launch. Lead Material Cost Management across the Digital Tech commodity portfolio, driving execution of cost reduction initiatives and delivering executive-level reporting to support quarterly financial objectives. Own sourcing governance, performance tracking, and reporting tools that provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and milestone achievement. Lead cross-functional sourcing execution to ensure program deliverables and Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD) are achieved on time. Develop and maintain the Sourcing Tracker (SWT), consolidating target setting, commodity waterfalls, sourcing progress, and key program metrics. Leverage advanced Excel and analytical skills to evaluate complex data, identify opportunities, and support strategic sourcing decisions. Partner across Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, STA, and Program Management to resolve issues, drive alignment, and ensure successful program execution. Prepare and present concise, executive-ready updates and recommendations to senior leadership. Thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment by managing multiple priorities with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and composure under pressure. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sourcing processes, reporting, and overall team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or Program Management experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives across cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to execution.
• Executive presence with outstanding communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience developing executive-level reporting and data-driven insights.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end sourcing processes, supplier management, and program milestone execution.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build strong partnerships, and deliver results in a matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Program Purchasing, Commodity Purchasing, STA, or Product Development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen supporting strategic sourcing and cost management.
• Experience leading high-visibility programs and presenting to Directors and Executive Leadership.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment, continuous improvement, and successful program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics sourcing program management, driving execution of sourcing strategies, supplier milestones, cost targets, and cross-functional deliverables from strategy through launch.
• Lead Material Cost Management across the Digital Tech commodity portfolio, driving execution of cost reduction initiatives and delivering executive-level reporting to support quarterly financial objectives.
• Own sourcing governance, performance tracking, and reporting tools that provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and milestone achievement.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing execution to ensure program deliverables and Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD) are achieved on time.
• Develop and maintain the Sourcing Tracker (SWT), consolidating target setting, commodity waterfalls, sourcing progress, and key program metrics.
• Leverage advanced Excel and analytical skills to evaluate complex data, identify opportunities, and support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Partner across Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, STA, and Program Management to resolve issues, drive alignment, and ensure successful program execution.
• Prepare and present concise, executive-ready updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage multiple priorities with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and composure under pressure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sourcing processes, reporting, and overall team performance.

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: Senior