Purchasing Manager

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.

Preferred...

• 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.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.