Sr. Manager Semiconductor Purchasing

Sr. Manager Semiconductor Purchasing 

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In this position... 

Ford Motor Company Model e Supply Chain organization is looking for an experienced Electronics/Semiconductor professional to lead Semiconductor Purchasing team. This team is composed of Purchasing/Technical Experts who, along with our Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance and Manufacturing teams will help ensure world class delivery by our supply base. The candidate will interact with Suppliers and Ford Sites globally. 

About the Job

Do you want to change the world? The Ford Motor Company had endured and thrived for 120+ years – through every imaginable challenge – because we have the vision to imagine the future and the courage to change. Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford’s excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected BEVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. We call this new business focused on connected digital vehicles, Model e.

At Model e, we were inspired by the success of small, purposeful Ford teams that developed the Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning™ pickup, as well as Ford’s dedicated EV division in China. Similarly, dedicated teams within Model e will create the software platforms and fully networked vehicle architectures to support delightful, always-on and ever-improving vehicles and experiences that will allow us to deliver over 50% of our total sales in BEV and 33 million connected vehicles by 2030. We are building a team of the world’s best supply chain, software, electrical and automotive talent and turning them loose to create great electric vehicles and digital experiences for new generations of customers.

What you'll do...

In this critical role, you will:

• Lead and develop a high performing Semiconductor Purchasing team to ensure Security of Supply of Optimal Costed Semiconductor Components for our next generation Electronic Modules.


• Establish/strengthen Semiconductor supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology roadmaps.


• Develop, manage, and execute leading sourcing category and supply base strategy for Semiconductor Categories focusing on MCU’s, PCB, Network and Wireless categories to ensure security of supply at best cost. 


• Lead team in issuing RFQ’s to source Semiconductors for next generation electronic modules.


• Collaborate with Product Development to source Semiconductor Categories meeting technical and quality requirements to allow delivery of state-of-the-art Smart connected vehicles


• Engage Semiconductor supplier partners at the executive and corporate level to develop strong partnerships. Hold regular Business reviews with suppliers.


• Manage team on Supplier emerging significant issues (supply issues, Quality, Cost etc.) and drive internal risk mitigation.


• This role has direct reports and will be accountable to execute a robust Semiconductor Purchasing strategy. Leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize full potential.


• Champion continuous improvement activities within the Semiconductor Purchasing team (including bureaucracy/efficiency improvement).

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Chemical or Industrial) or Business/Supply Chain


• 5+ years of experience with Semiconductor industry. Technical depth is necessary 


• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing, Engineering, or Sales


• Leadership experience over technical teams. Prior specialized focus on Semiconductor Technology/industry experience. 

Even better, you may have...

• Strong leadership and people management skills. Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships across technical and business teams globally


• Advanced knowledge direct semiconductor experience valued


• Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch in electronics manufacturing systems


• Possess excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills; those needed to interact with external and internal stakeholders.


• Proactive and resourceful with strong organizational and people development skills


• Experience moving seamlessly from strategy to execution and deliver tangible results

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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD

This position is a leadership level 5. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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