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Supply Chain Manager – Windshield Wipers

FordDearborn, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. The Supply Chain exteriors team is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager for the Wipers commodity. Seeking a candidate who embodies the Ford Truths, is self-motivated to deliver objectives, demonstrates integrity and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional partners, functions well in dynamic environments where inputs are subject to change, and can create/maintain strong interpersonal relationships. The Manager is directly responsible for windshield wipers as a Global Lead and Commodity Specialist.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study
  • 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain with general automotive commodity knowledge

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study
  • 5-8 years of experience in Purchasing within the automotive manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

  • Lead for complex resourcing of multiple programs, which requires close cross-functional collaboration to resolve roadblocks in real time.
  • Directly responsible for on-time sourcing and cost management for the wipers commodity.
  • Engage with cross-functional team to deliver strong quality and launch readiness across all programs.
  • Deliver a robust and comprehensive Global Commodity Business Plan that addresses key future strategic considerations such as supplier diversification, quality, and cost planning.
  • Lead for all sourcing and cost activities for the wiper commodity.
  • Deliver sourcing on-time for all new programs for wipers.
  • Negotiate cost plans with all key suppliers in support of annual savings objectives.
  • Engage with cross-functional team on critical resourcing activities to ensure parts are delivered on time and with quality.
  • Align with Cost Estimating on Optimal Cost Estimates (OCEs) for new contract negotiations.
  • Collaborate with PD and Supplier Technical Assistance to ensure supplier sites achieve key quality metrics and address any issues that arise.

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.

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