Global Supply Chain Manager

Advanced Ev Development Global Supply Chain Manager

In this position, the Advanced EV Development Global Supply Chain Manager will craft our world class powertrain supply chain efforts. This GSM will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for critical powertrain area spend, development of world class costing tools, lead negotiation and supply chain strategy creation for the entire end to end supply chain.

Additionally, you'll be building in supply chain risk reduction actions and designing the supply chain to ensure compliance to global trade and tariff requirements.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Develop first principles should cost tools together with engineering to provide grounds up physics based minimum system or part cost

Enable enterprise level optimization by providing the powertrain optimization teams the above code based should cost tools to be integrated into the optimization plan

The should cost tool you create will be used as a design input and significant lever in obtaining superior commercial outcomes versus the competition.

Develop unique prototype solutions that ensure sourcing leverage supports design lock and production program timing

Drive internal make vs buys studies with internal advanced manufacturing groups to ensure optimum outcomes

Understand schedule timing in great detail to enable the creation of creative commercial agreements that will help meet Ford's commercial and cost requirements for the project

Work with ADVEV GSM partners to redefine the purchasing software and tools that are used to manage suppliers, part revisions, requirements, documentation, agreements, etc.

Own RFI and RFQ's ensuring agreements, NDA, Terms and Conditions, etc. are completed on time and meet or exceed program requirements.

Identify and develop key commercial partnerships throughout all necessary levels of the supply chain. The partnerships should allow Ford to enjoy cost leadership, supply in times of raw material scarcity, geopolitical events risk mitigation, etc.

Foster a collaborative costing culture both internally with Engineering and externally with supplier partners. All stake holders should be supportive of the process and co-own delivery of cost outcomes.

Provide an expert knowledge and history of leading vendors and leading cost competitive traction motor designs and supply chains while monitoring global trends and technology roadmaps.

Be prepared to expand your approach and knowledge base to learn new commodities in Powertrain

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

3+ years experience in supply chain management or commodity management.

Experience bringing creative negotiation skills and out of the box strategy.

Knowledge of high-volume motor manufacturing processes, materials and supply chains.

Strong relationship management skills with suppliers which include scorecards, issue resolution and reviews.

Even better, you may have...

Master's Degree

Hands-on experience building and launching highly effective supply chain methodology.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

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 builderor 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.

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.

Visa sponsorship is 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Job Identification 64781

Job Category Supply Chain

Posting Date 06/03/2026, 11:02 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 3251 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US (Hybrid)