Director, Supply Chain - Exteriors

Define and execute the long-term supply chain vision and strategy for the Exteriors commodity portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, technology roadmaps, sustainability commitments, and financial objectives. Establish and maintain strategic executive-level partnerships with key global suppliers, driving innovation, performance, and mutual growth while ensuring alignment with Ford’s business objectives. Lead enterprise risk identification, mitigation, and business continuity planning across tier-1 and sub-tier supply chains, ensuring resilience against geopolitical, capacity, raw material, and market disruptions. Champion best-in-class sourcing processes, digital transformation initiatives, and advanced analytics capabilities to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and supply chain performance. Drive total value optimization through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, value engineering initiatives, market intelligence, and long-term cost reduction strategies. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global organization. Build leadership capability, strengthen succession pipelines, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders across Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and other functions to ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with business priorities. Establish key performance indicators, governance frameworks, and business reviews to monitor organizational performance, drive accountability, and ensure achievement of strategic objectives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred) Minimum of 15 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, or a related discipline 10+ years of leadership experience Extensive experience developing and executing enterprise-level supply chain and sourcing strategies Strong financial, commercial, and business acumen with demonstrated success influencing executive-level decisions Proven ability to lead complex global negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships Deep understanding of global supply chain operations, risk management, and market dynamics Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into business action Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives and influencing change across complex, matrixed organizations Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and external stakeholders Skilled at building high-performing teams, developing talent, and creating an inclusive, high-accountability culture Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business challenges, and deliver innovative solutions that drive sustainable competitive advantage. Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing enterprise-level supply chain strategies, with a strong focus on risk management, strategic sourcing, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive transformation initiatives while aligning supply chain objectives with corporate priorities. Highest-signal resume keywords Supply Chain Strategy Development Global Supplier Relationship Management Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning Executive Communication and Presentation Skills Leadership and Team Development ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Financial Acumen Data Analysis Negotiation Skills Market Intelligence Value Engineering Operational Efficiency Business Continuity Planning Digital Transformation Soft Skills Leadership Collaboration Strategic Thinking Problem Solving Communication Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree or MBA Preferred Industry Keywords Supply Chain Purchasing Operations Geopolitical Risk Market Dynamics Performance Metrics Continuous Learning Executive-Level Partnerships Transformation Initiatives High-Accountability Culture #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor