Category Manager · Ford Motor Company

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:06:19 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $115,500-$218,100 · hybrid

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Do you want to help shape the future of mobility? For 118 years, Ford Motor Company has reinvented itself through constant change. Today, we are transforming how we build the future by combining our legacy of iconic vehicles with world-class connected battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Model e is leading Ford’s global EV and digital transformation,scaling electric vehicles, strengthening operations, and unlocking enterprise value. We combine startup speed with the scale and discipline of high-volume manufacturing.

Inspired by programs like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning™, Model e is building software-defined, fully connected vehicle platforms that enable always-on, continuously improving customer experiences. Our goal is 50%+ BEV sales and 33 million connected vehicles by 2030.

We are building a world-class team across supply chain, software, electrical, and automotive disciplines to deliver the future of electric and connected vehicles.

Responsibilities

Own and lead global category strategy for critical components, aligning sourcing decisions with business, engineering, and financial objectives

Drive end-to-end sourcing execution for new programs, including supplier selection, negotiations, and executive-level approvals

Lead complex supplier negotiations to deliver optimal outcomes across cost, quality, technology, and supply continuity

Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance, ensuring accountability while proactively mitigating risk

Ensure supply continuity for serial production, resolving commercial issues and leading cross-functional escalations as needed

Develop and execute multi-year cost and commodity strategies, including annual savings targets and long-term roadmaps

Build forward-looking supply base strategies (3-, 5-, and 10-year outlooks) using market intelligence and capacity planning

Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align on sourcing strategies, key trade-offs, and business decisions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

7+ years of experience in automotive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including production purchasing

7+ years of experience leading sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, negotiations, and delivering measurable cost, quality, and supply improvements

7+ years of experience operating in global supply chains, with strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics

Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and influence senior/executive-level stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical and business inputs into actionable sourcing decisions

Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage high-impact, ambiguous challenges with a high degree of ownership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in semiconductor sourcing or advanced electronic components within automotive or adjacent industries

Experience developing and executing long-term category or commodity strategies (3–10 year horizon)

Demonstrated leadership presence with experience mentoring or guiding less experienced team members

Track record of driving cross-functional alignment across engineering, finance, and operations teams