Purchasing Manager Jobs in Commerce, MI (NOW HIRING)

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What you'll do...

* Key focus on leading electronics sourcing program management, driving execution of sourcing strategies, supplier milestones, cost targets, and cross-functional deliverables from strategy through launch.
* Lead Material Cost Management across the Digital Tech commodity portfolio, driving execution of cost reduction initiatives and delivering executive-level reporting to support quarterly financial objectives.
* Own sourcing governance, performance tracking, and reporting tools that provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and milestone achievement.
* Lead cross-functional sourcing execution to ensure program deliverables and Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD) are achieved on time.
* Develop and maintain the Sourcing Tracker (SWT), consolidating target setting, commodity waterfalls, sourcing progress, and key program metrics.
* Leverage advanced Excel and analytical skills to evaluate complex data, identify opportunities, and support strategic sourcing decisions.
* Partner across Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, STA, and Program Management to resolve issues, drive alignment, and ensure successful program execution.
* Prepare and present concise, executive-ready updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
* Thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment by managing multiple priorities with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and composure under pressure.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sourcing processes, reporting, and overall team performance.
You'll have...
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

* 7+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or Program Management experience.
* Proven ability to lead complex initiatives across cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
* Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to execution.
* Executive presence with outstanding communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
* Advanced Excel proficiency and experience developing executive-level reporting and data-driven insights.
* Strong understanding of end-to-end sourcing processes, supplier management, and program milestone execution.
* Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build strong partnerships, and deliver results in a matrixed organization.
Even better, you may have...
* 10+ years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in Program Purchasing, Commodity Purchasing, STA, or Product Development.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen supporting strategic sourcing and cost management.
* Experience leading high-visibility programs and presenting to Directors and Executive Leadership.
* Proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment, continuous improvement, and successful program execution.
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 builder...or 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.     
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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. #LI-Hybrid#LI-RR2