Group Manager, Global Supply Management (Electrical), Ford Energy

About Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating US energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. 

We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. 

What you'll do...

This role will lead strategic sourcing, issue and evaluate RFQs, manage commercial issues, lead negotiations and be responsible for overall supplier management. This role’s primary area of responsibility is to manage electrical purchasing components for large energy storage systems.

This role requires a deep understanding of source-to-pay and proven experience with integrating business process and policies through procurement platforms. The Group Manager, Global Supply Management (Electrical), is expected to build solid relationship with key suppliers and stakeholders, develop commodity strategies, perform detailed spend analysis, know exactly what is happening in the micro and macro-economic environment around commodities and take initiative to optimize the supply base and identify and drive improvements to processes and efficiency. To be a successful candidate for this role, you must be a self-motivated, organized, proven sourcing expert who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment interacting with a variety of roles and business functions.
Partner with business teams to develop and execute procurement plans aligned with business strategies and priorities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders including executive-level regional business leads.
• Design, conduct and synthesize supplier, industry and market research for assigned commodities to develop sourcing strategies.
• Provide analysis of requirements, spend, and savings to ensure the most cost-effective options.
• Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities based on a solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts.
• Develop and manage suppliers according to business needs and maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for commercial discussion.
• Issue RFXs for sourcing assigned commodities, review raised purchase requests and support/lead a strategic sourcing approval process.
• Work on “Lean” initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes and resourcing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement principles, policies and processes.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

         You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain or related area
• 4+ years experience of negotiating contracts and/or relationship management

• 2+ years of leading successful supply chain teams

  Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain or related area
• Experience working with electrical components, including semiconductors and electrical distribution
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and operate independently

• Experience with ERP and procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle)

  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!

  This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.      

  
  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 not 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 1-888-336-0660.
  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. 
  

  Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.
  

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