Program Purchasing Manager

Program Purchasing Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Are you looking for a fast-paced, dynamic challenge that allows you to play a critical role in supporting Ford's future vehicles? We are seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager eager to support the Purchasing team by working cross-functionally to deliver competitive material cost and quality, meet program timing, and problem solve.

The Supply Chain Program Team is responsible for delivering vehicle programs on time, within budget, and with compliance to key regulatory requirements. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible to lead a team of Supply Chain Program Buyers who are responsible for key sourcing deliverables (timing, cost, regulatory requirements, etc.). This role offers high visibility and significant opportunities for growth and development.

• Drive on-time sourcing of Ford Model vehicle programs.
• Manage competitive cost delivery.
• Monitor and deliver USMCA compliance, EU7 regulations, and other key regulatory requests from a program perspective.
• Represent the Program in Senior Supply Chain Manager Program Reviews as required to keep the teams on track, discuss key issues and help needed, and disseminate information.
• Lead special requests (desktop studies, localization studies, etc.) as needed from a program perspective.
• Prioritize training and development of team members.
• Motivate buyer training and development through attendance at key training sessions and through creating knowledge sharing of best practices within larger team.
• Build strong relationships within the various Supply Chain teams.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Product Development, Finance, Planning, MP&L, and the various other organizations that Program Control regularly interfaces with.

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or other related field of study.
• 5+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience.

• Masters Degree.
• 8+ years of supply chain/program/commodity management experience in the Automotive industry.
• Strong communicator that can effectively transition from bottom‑up details to concise, clear executive‑level messaging.
• Strategic and analytical thinking to develop effective and organized program reviews on a weekly basis.
• Ability to build relationships and trust across organizations to drive decisions and alignment.
• Strong data & analytics understanding for synthesis of complex data into clear, understandable format.
• Ability to interpret and translate organization needs into specific program actions and next steps.
• Strong knowledge across complex sourcing processes.
• Proactive and resourceful; comfortable with navigating ambiguity.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to changing priorities.
• Collaborative leader and team player.

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 change maker, 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…