Global Supply Chain Manager

Role overview

The Advanced EV Development Global Supply Chain Manager will shape and strengthen the supply chain strategy for Ford’s powertrain programs. This role focuses on creating and executing global sourcing plans for critical powertrain spend, building robust costing models, and driving end-to-end commercial and supply chain strategy.

You will also work on reducing supply chain risk and designing sourcing approaches that support compliance with global trade and tariff rules.

Key responsibilities

• Create first-principles should-cost models with engineering, using physics-based ground-up analysis to estimate minimum system or part cost.
• Support enterprise optimization efforts by providing code-based should-cost tools that can be embedded into the optimization plan.
• Use the should-cost models as design inputs to help improve commercial outcomes versus competitors.
• Develop prototype sourcing approaches that preserve leverage through design lock and program launch timing.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses with advanced manufacturing teams to identify the best outcome.
• Work closely with program schedules to build commercial agreements that meet Ford’s cost and timing targets.
• Partner with ADVEV GSM teams to improve purchasing software and tools used to manage suppliers, revisions, requirements, documentation, and agreements.
• Own the RFI and RFQ process and ensure NDAs, terms and conditions, and related agreements are completed on time and satisfy program needs.
• Build strategic partnerships across the supply chain to support cost leadership, resilience during raw material shortages, and mitigation of geopolitical risk.
• Promote a collaborative costing mindset with internal engineering teams and external supplier partners so that cost objectives are shared and delivered together.
• Bring deep knowledge of leading vendors, competitive traction motor designs, and supply chains while tracking global market trends and technology roadmaps.
• Be ready to broaden your expertise into new powertrain commodities as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management.
• Proven ability to negotiate creatively and build non-traditional strategies.
• Knowledge of high-volume motor manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chains.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills, including scorecards, issue resolution, and business reviews.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience creating and launching effective supply chain methodology.
• Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment as part of a high-performing team.
• Preferred: A systems-oriented approach to design and development, with curiosity and a drive for strong execution and continuous improvement.

Additional information

Ford encourages candidates who may not meet every requirement to still apply if they believe they can add value.

The company offers a flexible career path and a broad set of benefits, including immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; family care support; paid parental leave; backup child care; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; fertility support; vehicle discounts; management leases; tuition assistance; employee resource groups; paid community service time; paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; and paid time off with the option to buy extra vacation days.

Final salary grade will depend on skills and experience, and base pay will be set according to job scope, responsibility, and market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and employment eligibility will be verified at hiring.

Ford is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process because of a disability, a phone number is provided for support.

This role is hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may need to work onsite four or more days each week.

Who this role suits

This opportunity is intended for professionals with a background in supply chain, commodity management, sourcing, or manufacturing who are ready to support advanced EV and powertrain development in a global, cross-functional setting.