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Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago

Senior Global Supply Chain Manager

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, committed to innovation and excellence. The Senior Global Supply Chain Manager will oversee a complex portfolio within Ford's global purchasing and supply chain operations, driving optimization and transformative change while leading a high-performing team.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and direct leadership to a high-performing team of supply chain managers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Develop, champion, and implement long-term, visionary global purchasing and sourcing strategies that are intricately aligned with Ford's overarching business objectives, including future product roadmaps and sustainability goals

Strategically manage a large, complex portfolio of critical categories/commodities, ensuring aggressive cost optimization, proactive risk mitigation, and building unparalleled supply chain resilience and agility through innovative approaches

Lead and orchestrate high-level cross-functional collaboration across numerous departments, global regions, and executive stakeholders to drive consensus and implement holistic sourcing solutions

Pioneer the development and implementation of cutting-edge cost models, negotiation strategies, and advanced forecasting techniques to drive significant financial advantages and market leadership

Cultivate and manage critical, strategic supplier relationships at an executive level, fostering deep collaboration, co-creation, and driving breakthrough innovation from the supply base

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate complex supply chain risks, including geopolitical shifts, environmental factors, technological disruptions, and market volatility, implementing innovative risk management solutions

Initiate, lead, and drive large-scale continuous improvement and transformative initiatives across the entire supply chain, challenging existing paradigms and implementing disruptive technologies and processes

Develop, manage, and strategically allocate significant budgets and resources to achieve aggressive purchasing and supply chain objectives

Mentor, coach, and develop future leaders within the team, fostering a culture of innovation, high performance, and strategic thinking

Articulate and present compelling strategic supply chain plans, negotiation outcomes, and innovative recommendations to executive leadership, influencing key business decisions

Qualification

Global supply chain managementStrategic sourcing methodologiesSupply chain digitalizationNegotiation strategiesAdvanced manufacturing processesEmerging procurement technologiesComplex problem-solvingAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field

8+ years of extensive experience in global purchasing, strategic supply chain management, or commodity management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role demonstrating significant impact on negotiations, innovation, and change management

Deep and nuanced understanding of complex global supply chain dynamics, including advanced manufacturing processes, cutting-edge materials, emerging technologies, and geopolitical/macroeconomic factors

Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and developing high-performing, innovative teams that drive strategic outcomes

Expertise in advanced strategic sourcing methodologies, complex negotiation strategies, supply chain digitalization, and emerging procurement technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain)

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline highly preferred

Exceptional strategic planning, advanced analytical, and complex problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to envision and implement transformative solutions

Superior communication, executive-level presentation, and influential leadership skills, with extensive experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership and external partners