Ford Motor Company

Global Supply Chain Manager

Ford Motor Company • $127K — $239K *
Long Beach, CA 90805In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management.
  • Experience with creative negotiation skills and innovative strategy development.
  • Strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or MBA.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for key spend areas on the UEV platform.
  • Collaborate with engineering from concept to product launch to align sourcing strategies with technical requirements.
  • Build should-cost models to evaluate supplier pricing and inform negotiation strategies.
  • Conduct make-vs-buy analyses to enhance supply chain efficiency and value.
  • Develop and maintain a resilient supply base through dual-sourcing and regional strategies.
  • Drive automation within the supply chain to achieve operational efficiencies.
  • Shape tools and processes for evaluating suppliers and agreements using advanced analytics.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care options including paid parental leave and subsidized child care.
  • Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility treatments.
  • Employee vehicle discount program and management leases.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Global Supply Manager (GSM), you are at the front lines of making Ford's mission a reality.

Our ability to deliver an affordable, world-class EV depends on the speed, precision, and

strategic execution of the supply chain, which starts with you.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:
  • Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for critical spend areas across the UEV platform and follow-on advanced EV programs from sourcing strategy development through SOP, including supplier selection, contracting, and ongoing cost, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Partner with engineering from concept through launch to align sourcing strategy with technical roadmaps, design freeze milestones, and prototype-to-production transitions. Structure commercial agreements that protect program timing without ceding cost leverage.
  • Build first-principles should-cost models with cross-functional teams to drive a ground-up, physics-based part and system cost perspective. Use these models to set negotiation positions, evaluate quote submissions, and challenge supplier pricing line by line.
  • Lead make-vs-buy analysis to ensure we have a best-in-class supply chain that delivers optimal value.
  • Develop the supply base for resilience. Identify and qualify Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners across geographies; build dual-source and regional capacity strategies that address raw material scarcity, geopolitical risk, and an evolving global trade and tariff environment.
  • Drive automation across the supply chain to deliver best-in-class supply chain efficiency. Partner with suppliers to identify opportunities for process automation and robotics.
  • Shape the tools and processes the ADVEV supply chain runs on, including should-cost methodology, supplier and agreement management systems, and AI-enabled analytics that scale how Ford evaluates suppliers, parts, and agreements.


Qualifications

Global Supply Manager Team Core Values - Our North Star

The Global Supply Management team is guided by a focused set of values that emphasize innovation, accountability, data-driven execution, and collaboration to deliver an industry-defining EV platform.

Mindset & Approach
  • Be Curious - Ask questions, explore alternatives, and challenge assumptions.
  • First Principles Thinking - Break down problems to fundamentals; avoid "we've always done it this way."
  • Data-Driven Decisions - Let evidence, not emotion, guide direction.
  • Saying No is Hard - Prioritize what's right for the program, even when it's uncomfortable.

Execution & Ownership
  • Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) - Own your decisions and outcomes.
  • Deliver Breakthrough Cost & Quality - Partner with PD to exceed traditional standards.
  • Comprehensive Part & Process Expertise - Understand cost, design, and manufacturability.
  • Continuous Improvement - Drive enhancements across the full part lifecycle.
  • Own the Entire Supply Chain - From source to service, take end-to-end responsibility.

Culture & Teamwork
  • Care for One Another - Support your teammates, your program, and our shared mission.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management.
  • Experience bringing creative negotiation skills and out-of-the-box strategy.
  • Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Requirements
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or MBA.
  • Hands-on experience building and launching highly effective supply chains.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
  • A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
  • Eagerness to expand into new commodity areas as the ADVEV portfolio grows.

    You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

    As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
    • 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.


This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $127,100-$239,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

#LI-SE1 #UEV

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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