Global Supply Chain Manager

It all started as a “Skunk works,” a small and nimble team tasked with delivering unimaginably great, affordable EVs for all mankind. The UEV platform represents a step-change in efficiency, affordability, and digital experiences. It features an ultra-efficient powertrain and a groundbreaking fully zonal architecture with in‑house software controls and ADAS that supports a wide range of vehicle types and battery chemistries.

Its design utilizes “unicastings” to reduce weight and complexity, enabling a new, more efficient assembly process. The UEV project is also a valuable laboratory for modernizing Ford’s global development systems, from advanced CAD tools to physics‑based cost modeling.

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

• 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.

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.

• 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 whenit’suncomfortable.

• 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 thefull partlifecycle.
• Own the Entire Supply Chain
  – From source to service, take end‑to‑end responsibility.

• Care for One Another
  – Support your teammates, your program, and our shared mission.

• 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.

• 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…