Purchasing Manager

Ford Motor Company

Ford Purchasing Manager leading Powertrain/Engine commodity sourcing, supplier relationships, cost strategy, and supply-chain resilience. Driving cross-functional purchasing performance for Ford vehicle production.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipNegotiation and Contract ManagementSupply Chain Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCost ModelingAnalytical SkillsSupply Risk Management ToolsPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Business AcumenTeam BuildingCollaborationCommunication SkillsCareer Coaching

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsDigital Transformation ToolsPurchasing Policy Framework

Industry Keywords

Powertrain CommoditiesEngine CommoditiesSupplier Financial HealthMarket ConditionsRegulatory Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies for Powertrain/Engine commodities, including FIE, Camshafts, VCT, and Timing Chains
Align purchasing strategies with company objectives and financial targets
Lead voice improvement initiatives, people development plans, and career coaching
Cultivate and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships
Establish cross-functional relationships using Supplier Relationship Framework principles
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and build resilient supplier networks
Monitor supplier financial health, quality, and supply; develop improvement and backup plans
Use Supply Risk Management tools to proactively avoid supply disruptions
Advise MP&L, Product Development, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams
Represent Purchasing at cross-functional program, project management, and launch meetings
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, technological advancements, and regulations
Engage regulatory bodies, brokers, industry experts, benchmarking companies, and industry associations
Lead category strategy development for Engine commodities, including resiliency planning
Drive purchasing discipline through dashboards, digital transformation, Purchasing Policy, contract sign-offs, risk assessments, and Delegations of Authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
Direct or indirect leadership responsibilities over project teams, initiatives or direct reports preferred
Strong business acumen, team building, collaboration, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of cost drivers and cost modeling
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time