Global Supply Chain Manager

Ford Motor Company

Global Supply Chain Manager developing global sourcing strategies for powertrain supply chain at Ford. Leading negotiation and ensuring compliance to global trade and tariff requirements.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop first principles should cost tools together with engineering to provide grounds up physics based minimum system or part cost
Enable enterprise level optimization by providing the powertrain optimization teams the above code based should cost tools to be integrated into the optimization plan
The should cost tool you create will be used as a design input and significant lever in obtaining superior commercial outcomes versus the competition.
Develop unique prototype solutions that ensure sourcing leverage supports design lock and production program timing
Drive internal make vs buys studies with internal advanced manufacturing groups to ensure optimum outcomes
Understand schedule timing in great detail to enable the creation of creative commercial agreements that will help meet Ford’s commercial and cost requirements for the project
Work with ADVEV GSM partners to redefine the purchasing software and tools that are used to manage suppliers, part revisions, requirements, documentation, agreements, etc.
Own RFI and RFQ’s ensuring agreements, NDA, Terms and Conditions, etc. are completed on time and meet or exceed program requirements.
Identify and develop key commercial partnerships throughout all necessary levels of the supply chain. The partnerships should allow Ford to enjoy cost leadership, supply in times of raw material scarcity, geopolitical events risk mitigation, etc.
Foster a collaborative costing culture both internally with Engineering and externally with supplier partners. All stakeholders should be supportive of the process and co-own delivery of cost outcomes.
Provide an expert knowledge and history of leading vendors and leading cost competitive traction motor designs and supply chains while monitoring global trends and technology roadmaps.
Be prepared to expand your approach and knowledge base to learn new commodities in Powertrain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
3+ years experience in supply chain management or commodity management.
Experience bringing creative negotiation skills and out of the box strategy.
Knowledge of high-volume motor manufacturing processes, materials and supply chains.
Strong relationship management skills with suppliers which include scorecards, issue resolution and reviews.

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

cost analysispowertrain optimizationprototype developmentmake vs buy analysissupply chain managementnegotiation skillsmotor manufacturing processesmaterials managementcost competitive designvendor management

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship managementcreative problem solvingcommunicationissue resolutionstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementteam leadershipadaptabilitynegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s Degree in Operations Management