In this position...
Are you ready to lead delivery of top 2 deliverables within Ford and Supply Chain (cost and quality)? Are you ready to work in a space that continues to grow year over year with the latest technology in advanced driver assist (think Bluecruise!), infotainment, advanced build-to-print manufacturing, connectivity, software development, and more? Are you a person seeking exposure to a broad set of management skills with regular report out to a Global Director? If so, look no further! In Digital Technology we are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Program Management Lead on Cost and Quality. In this role you'll have the very unique opportunity to drive status-to-target on cost with responsibility for leading the full Digital Tech team week-to-week, interfacing with the full breadth of hardware we buy here in Digital Tech.
What you'll do...
Lead commodity selection, sourcing execution, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve program objectives while ensuring Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD) are met.
Develop, maintain, and drive the Sourcing Tracker (SWT), consolidating target-setting status, commodity waterfalls, and sourcing progress to support program milestone achievement.
Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to analyze complex data sets, develop meaningful insights, and support strategic sourcing decisions.
Deliver robust cost analytics, including leading and lagging performance indicators, to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Partner effectively across Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Program Management while providing clear, data-driven updates to leadership.
Drive execution with a disciplined, results-oriented approach, ensuring sourcing deliverables are completed on time and aligned with program objectives.
You'll have...
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
• 5+ years of Supply Chain experience
• Strong data analytical skills; including analyzing supplier cost breakdowns and business case development
• System Expertise in Ariba
• Process knowledge around end-to-end sourcing deliverables supporting program milestone progression
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines with high-quality work output
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong and concise communication skills enabling cross-functional understanding of Supply Chain business requirements
Even better, you may have...
• 7+ years of Supply Chain experience
• Commercial business acumen.
• Buying Systems, Policies and Processes.
• Purchasing experience: Program, Commodity, Program STA, Site STA.
• Material Planning & Logistics; Product Development, Finance and other Purchasing experience.
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 salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
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/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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-RR2
Responsibilities.
Qualifications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a relevant field
- At least 5 years of supply chain experience
- Strong data analytics skills, including supplier cost breakdown analysis and business case development
- Expertise with Ariba
- Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing deliverables supporting program milestone progression
- Ability to meet strict deadlines while producing high-quality work
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong, concise communication skills for cross-functional understanding of supply chain requirements
- At least 7 years of supply chain experience
- Commercial business acumen
- Knowledge of buying systems, policies, and processes
- Purchasing experience in program, commodity, program STA, or site STA functions
- Material Planning & Logistics, Product Development, Finance, or additional Purchasing experience
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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