Supply Chain Manager – Windshield Wipers

Supply Chain Manager – Windshield Wipers

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.

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.

In this position... 

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. 

• 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.

What you'll do...

• 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.

You'll have...

• 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

Even better, you may have...

• 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 

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. 

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

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.     

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.

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. 

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