Supply Chain Manager, Fasteners – Exterior Commodities

Ford Motor Company

Supply Chain Manager for Fasteners & Exterior Commodities at Ford, leading procurement and supplier negotiations. Collaborating with global teams to optimize supply chain efficiency in automotive manufacturing.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement within the automotive industry, focusing on supplier relationship management, cost analytics, and strategic sourcing. Proficient in negotiation strategies and developing material cost roadmaps to achieve corporate objectives.

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Procurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementCost AnalyticsNegotiation SkillsAutomotive Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalyticsSourcing EvaluationsManufactured CommoditiesManufacturing ProcessesNegotiation StrategiesSupplier Quality ManagementMaterial Cost RoadmapsStrategic SourcingPresentation SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Business AcumenExcellent Written CommunicationTeamwork and CollaborationAnalytical SkillsPersuasive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProcurement Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySupplier Bid ListCategory ManagerSupply ChainQuarterly Business ReviewsCost DriversStrategic Supplier AnalysisQuality InitiativesCommodity Cost PositionPurchasing Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct appropriate sourcing activities that deliver a quality part at the best material cost to Ford Motor Company within the program timing requirements.
Understand upcoming program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch.
Align with the Category Manager on the supplier bid list, considering industry trends, technologies, and strategic supplier analysis.
Develop supplier strategies based on Category Manager input, allowing team to source programs at target, on time while managing cost, quality and risk.
Possess effective presentation skills to executive leadership to demonstrate the “why” behind a particular sourcing decision.
Provide feedback to valued supply partners on cost position relative to market and build effective long-term, productive relationships.
Support Quality initiatives by holding suppliers accountable and sourcing Q1 sites or achieving Q1 sites where targeted/aligned.
Develop and successfully execute negotiations strategies to deliver material efficiencies (TVM) and minimize inflationary costs, which requires developing deeper understanding of cost drivers and levers.
Develop material cost roadmaps that deliver corporate objectives and ensure long-term viability.
Work with the strategic Category Manager, the Global Commodity Team, and Product Development to understand the latest supply base footprint, financial health ratings, technologies, and trends.
Work directly with Supply Chain and the Finance organization to develop a holistic year-over-year commodity cost position.
Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and/or Supplier Quality/Cost/Delivery meetings.
Provide support to the Critical Supply Team and Supplier Technical Assistance where part quality and shortages become prevalent.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry
3+ years of manufactured commodities and manufacturing processes experience
Master’s Degree (even better)
5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the Automotive industry (even better)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic procurement software (even better)
Experience with Stampings and Structural Assemblies (even better)
Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities (even better)
Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, suppliers, and cross-functional team members by fostering teamwork and collaboration in a virtual and face-to-face environment (even better)
Proficient with juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, staying focused on deadlines, handling complex projects efficiently, and solving open issues in a timely manner (even better)
Strong analytical skills (sourcing evaluations, business case studies) (even better)
Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations) (even better)
Cost analytics (understand commodity cost drivers, part cost breakdowns, gap to optimal cost) (even better)
Strategic mindset and the ability to understand current challenges facing the automotive industry (even better)
Possess creativity, energy and pursuit of learning and development to drive commodity expertise (even better)
Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders (even better)
Ability to interpret organizational needs and commercial strategies as input into global Category Strategies (even better)
Strong working knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems (even better).

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.