Category Manager – Electric Vehicles Charging Hardware, Deployment Services

Ford Motor Company

Category Manager managing the lifecycle of EV Charging Hardware and services at Ford. Contributing to sourcing strategies and cross-functional collaboration for optimal supply chain solutions.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,480 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, negotiations, and sourcing recommendations) for EV hardware and accessories for commercial and internal customers.
Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring favorable terms regarding IP rights, liability, warranty, and RMAs.
Establish and monitor KPI metrics and lead Supplier Business Unit Reviews (BURs) to drive continuous improvement, quality, and high customer satisfaction.
Serve as the primary interface between Indirect/Production Purchasing, Ford charging, PD, Finance, and Legal to align on automotive standards and business goals.
Support North American inventory tracking, oversee supply chain risk assessments, and coordinate with logistics and sales to ensure timely delivery and program launches.
Design and implement agile purchasing frameworks and cost models that support fast decision-making and speed-to-market.
Ensure all activities adhere to corporate purchasing policies, including financial assessments, bailment approvals, and the proper execution of purchase orders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
Proven experience in contract development, including SOWs, SLAs, and performance-based metrics.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in cost analysis, business case development, and data-driven decision making.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, with the ability to leverage data to achieve favorable outcomes.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in Production Purchasing, particularly with electrical components or charging infrastructure.
Knowledge or experience with Aurora procurement systems
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and foster collaboration across diverse team

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

sourcing processnegotiationsMaster Service AgreementsStatements of WorkService-Level AgreementsKPI metricscost analysisdata-driven decision makingcontract developmentagile purchasing frameworks

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsinfluence skillsrelationship buildingcross-functional team leadershipcontinuous improvement