Supply Chain Manager, Electronics

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager, Electronics, plays a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic global supply chain and sourcing initiatives for a critical portfolio of materials, components, and services within Vehicle Controls. This position demands a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership capabilities, a proven track record in managing complex projects across diverse internal teams and external partners, and an unwavering commitment to driving significant transformational change within our supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or commodity management, with a proven track record of leading complex negotiations, driving innovation, and managing critical projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, diverse materials, and end-to-end global supply chain dynamics, including emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost analysis, business case development, and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in advanced analytics platforms, strategic sourcing software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Supply Chain).
• Experience in Production Purchasing, particularly with electrical components.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to achieve favorable outcomes and foster innovation.
• Excellent communication, compelling presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain and sourcing strategies for vehicle electronics, leveraging competitive bidding, cost analytics, complex negotiations, and strategic contracting to maximize value and competitiveness.
• Manage total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and supplier performance across critical commodities and programs, establishing KPIs and leading Supplier Business Unit Reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and other stakeholders to align evolving requirements and deliver innovative, end-to-end sourcing solutions.
• Develop and implement advanced cost models, negotiation frameworks, and commercial strategies, including long-term agreements, to achieve cost savings and align supplier partnerships with Ford’s strategic objectives.
• Build and manage strategic global supplier relationships, including supplier onboarding, performance management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, innovation, and responsible purchasing practices.
• Monitor global market trends, technology shifts, and material indices to identify cost-reduction and innovation opportunities while leading supply chain transformation initiatives and optimizing budgets and resources.

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