Supply Chain Program Control Buyer – EV Units

Supply Chain Program Control Buyer – EV Units

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world – together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on‑time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

This posting is for a Program Control Buyer on the EV Units Team. We are seeking a candidate who embodies the Ford Truths, is self‑motivated to deliver objectives, demonstrates integrity and a willingness to collaborate with cross‑functional partners, functions well in dynamic environments where inputs are subject to change, and can create and maintain strong interpersonal relationships. Benefits of this position include cross‑functional visibility to leaders at all levels supporting our future model programs to drive our business forward.

Location:

Farmington Hills, MI
Salary Range: SG5‑8 (approx. $55 000 – $80 000)

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Seniority Level: Entry level
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Manage the timely and quality delivery of Supply Chain Unit Milestone Deliverables, encompassing Commodity Planning, Target Setting, Target Alignment, Sourcing, Cost Delivery, and Purchase Order/Tool Order Issuance for EV Battery Packs.
• Coordinate commodity planning work streams to provide essential assumption inputs from Product Development for successful execution of sourcing work plans.
• Support the achievement of Contribution Cost and Investment Targets for program milestones through Job#1, ensuring timely and high‑quality financial outcomes.
• Compile and maintain the initial sourcing tracker/Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT).
• Consolidate and roll up target setting status, ensuring alignment with program requirements using commodity waterfalls.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment and deliver sourcing to meet Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD), coordinating Supplier Involvement Request (SIR) as needed.
• Represent Supply Chain in Program Planning, Capacity, Matched Pair and New Model Launch (NML) meetings, cascading status updates and communicating support requirements to the Supply Chain team.
• Communicate program timing, status, and requirements effectively to Supply Chain and Site Supplier Technical Assistance (STA).
• Act as the primary point of contact for Supply Chain on the program, preparing status reports to support program reviews.
• Provide Supply Chain input into the Global Product Development System (GPDS) Integrator at all milestones.
• Lead ad‑hoc studies, including global sourcing initiatives, make‑vs‑buy analyses, price/volume assessments, and capacity constraint evaluations.
• Support cost and capacity studies to ensure adequate funding and supplier readiness for volume uplifts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal and team‑building skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
• Expertise in Excel, particularly in developing and utilizing macros for reporting purposes.
• A natural curiosity for understanding physical processes and root causes, alongside a strong process‑improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of GPDS timing, deliverables, and their impact to downstream and cross‑functional outputs.
• Experience with EV Battery Pack Components.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care and more
• Family‑building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for…