Purchasing Manager – JIT Seats

Ford Motor Company

Purchasing Manager leading sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for global company Ford. Ensuring optimal supply chain operations and managing risk in procurement processes.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies for categories, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and financial targets.
Actively manage supplier relationships and maintain robust relationships with key strategic suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply and building resilient supplier networks.
Serve as a key interface and trusted advisor to MP&L as well as various internal skill teams.
Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, technological advancements, and evolving regulations to inform strategic decisions.
Lead team to develop strategies that deliver cost-effective, efficient, sustainable solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Logistics or other related field of study
5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
Strong analytical skills - understanding of cost drivers and cost modeling
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Proficiency in procurement software, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Strong business acumen, team building, collaboration, and communication skills – demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams
Master's degree in a related field or MBA
Strategic mindset – curious, creative, and ability to see the bigger picture
Seats supply chain manager experience a plus
Agile and able to embrace a fast-paced environment that is evolving
Ability to develop and communicate strategic and analytical viewpoints to purchasing leadership, carrier base, and internal customers.

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 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementstrategic sourcingcost modelingnegotiationcontract managementsupply chain managementanalytical skillsstrategic planningrisk mitigationsupplier relationship management

Soft Skills

business acumenteam buildingcollaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic mindsetcreativitycuriosityadaptabilitycross-functional team leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeMBA