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Global Supply Manager

Global Supply Manager

FordPalo Alto, CA, US
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

What you'll be able to 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, T erms 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.

    Responsibilities

    Minimum requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations

    • Management.

  • 4 + years experience in supply chain management or commodity management.
  • Fundamental understanding of EV Powertrain concepts and commodities.
  • 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.

    Qualifications

    Preferred Requirements :

  • 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

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