Purchasing Program Control 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. What will you make today?

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.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)

Even better, you may have...

• Commercial business acumen
• Master's Degree preferred
• Project Management
• Professional capabilities: ownership, accountability, problem solver, driven by results ensuring quality, cost and delivery
• Problem Solving and Process Improvements
• Strong communication, inter-personal and team building skills
• Leadership capabilities: talent development, strategic, influencer, ambiguity/risk management

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:

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Established and active employee resource groups
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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#Hybrid

In this position...

• This will play a heavy role in the strategic decision-making process in regards to future projects.
• Ford is stepping into the EV space, and this position will allow hands on exposure to dealing with such.
• You will be able to work at the very forefront of the market and will get the chance to work cross functionally within program management across several different business units.

What you'll do...

• Lead and manage an effective team that optimizes delivering business results with employee development and fulfillment including people development plan and career coaching.
• Lead development and execution of commodity sourcing strategies, program targets and sourcing status.
• Ensure effective communication of program timing, status and requirements to Commodity and STA teams.
• Manage program priorities aligned with Program CPE/CNE (Chief Platform/Nameplate Engineer) and Program Management and deploy Program Control resources to deliver program requirements on time with quality of event
• Ensure appropriate Supply Chain representation in all Program Forums (NML, CPAT, SPAT, PST, etc.).