Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Job Description As Ford Motor Company accelerates its transformation into a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of propulsion systems. Lead the end-to-end global sourcing and supply chain strategy for critical EV components, including power electronics and eDrive systems such as inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, electric motors, and integrated drive units. Drive a resilient, cost-competitive, and sustainable supply base aligned with measured electrification goals while leading a high-performing global team, ensuring supply continuity, and building strategic supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value. Responsibilities In this position... You will lead global sourcing execution across key commodities with high level of organizational visibility, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality to deliver cost, quality, and timing objectives. Operating in a highly matrixed global environment, you will influence decisions, resolve complex supply issues, implement rigorous rhythm of business practices, and drive performance through data-driven insights, structured communication, and strong supplier engagement. What you'll do...

Global Sourcing Strategy & Execution:

Lead the end-to-end global sourcing strategy for Power Electronics and eDrive commodities, ensuring alignment with program cost, timing, capacity, and technical requirements. Drive supplier selection, RFIs/RFQs, and contract execution with full commercial accountability.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of agility, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.

Advanced Commodity & Sub-Tier Leadership:

Develop Tier 1 supplier strategies, and assess semiconductor sub-tiers (e.g., SiC, IGBTs) to secure capacity, mitigate risk, and ensure technology alignment.

Cost & Value Optimization:

Drive TCO improvements through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, and strategic negotiations, supporting design-to-cost and localization.

Cross-Functional Integration:

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to embed design-for-supply-chain principles and align with BOM, manufacturability, and program goals.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management:

Manage global supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and capacity while leading executive relationships, business reviews, and continuous improvement.

Risk Mitigation & Resilience:

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical and capacity constraints, and lead contingency planning to ensure continuity.

Sustainability & Compliance:

Drive a sustainable supply base aligned with carbon neutrality, ensuring ethical sourcing and ESG compliance. You'll Have...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within automotive, manufacturing, or related industries
• 7+ years of experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and commercial execution in technical environments
• 7+ years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers, and influencing global stakeholders to drive sourcing strategy and program execution
• Strong experience managing sourcing activities in complex, matrixed environments with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain risk mitigation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including structured storytelling and data-driven decision-making Even better if you have...
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business)
• Experience managing complex or technical commodities
• Experience working with global supply bases across North America, Europe, and Asia
• Experience with SAP, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar analytics tools
• Experience with power electronics, semiconductors (e.

g., SiC, IGBTs), or EV-related supply chains, including sub-tier supplier engagement Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 61667 Job Category Supply Chain Posting Date 04/17/2026, 12:41 PM Apply Before 05/17/2026, 08:00 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Schedule Full time Locations 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid) Preferred Degree Master of Business Administration Remote No © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Senior Product Manager, Supply Chain AI & Decision Intelligence Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Posted on 03/06/2026 Trending As a Senior Product Manager, Supply Chain AI and Decision Intelligence, you will lead the design, delivery and operational excellence for the AI-First strategy within our global supply chain. You will be responsible for leading the identification, development, and deployment of high-impact AI/ML use-cases that drive measurable business value. You will bridge the gap between complex business challenges and actionable AI/ML capabilities, and ensure their seamless integration into Ford's operations. This role demands a blend of technical expertise in AI/ML, advanced analytics and data platform engineering, functional expertise in supply chain, and strong leadership to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative results. with a particular focus on establishing and standardizing the AI-based SDLC across cross-functional teams. Supply Chain Manager - Rare Earth Metals Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Posted on 04/14/2026 Trending Supply Chain Manager for Rare Earth Metals Global Supply Manager, Ford Energy Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Posted on 04/09/2026 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. Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. Global Supply Manager (Mechanical), Ford Energy Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Posted on 04/09/2026 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. Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. See More Jobs