Sourcing Manager - Energy Infrastructure Systems, Ford Energy
Core
Manage supplier relationships for the full after-sales service lifecycle of Energy Storage Systems (ESS), including field service, warranty, spare parts, logistics, and decommissioning.
Role type
Senior category management and strategic sourcing manager
Builds
Scalable regional and national supply networks for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial energy storage products
Domain
Energy storage / Renewable energy / After-sales services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, market intelligence, supplier selection, cost modeling, TCO analysis, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Energy storage product knowledge, after-sales operating models, warranty processes, field operations, enterprise procurement software (SAP, Ariba, Coupa)
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Coupa, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for after-sales categories; lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; negotiate Master Service Agreements and commercial terms; monitor supplier KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives; align sourcing milestones with product launches and customer commitments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
