Director, Digital Technology Sourcing
Core
Leads worldwide sourcing, commercial, and supply strategy for Ford's Tier 2 electronic and mechanical component portfolio, ensuring supply resilience and cost efficiency for vehicle programs.
Role type
Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Leadership
Builds
Multi-year category strategies, diversified global supply base, and resilient supply chains for electronic and mechanical components.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Tier 2 component supply chain
Required skills
global category strategy, high-stakes negotiation, supply continuity and risk management, automotive electronics supply chain expertise, cross-functional executive influence, cost analytics and should-cost modeling, team leadership and talent development, supplier quality and warranty performance management, compliance with trade and regulatory requirements. (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453763599-director-digital-technology-sourcing-at-ford)
Preferred skills
MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Engineering, build-to-print experience, contract manufacturer/EMS/OEM background, international work experience across Asia/Europe/North America, supply resilience program development, AI and advanced analytics usage, leader development track record.
Technologies
strategic sourcing systems, enterprise planning tools, cost analytics platforms.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for Tier 2 components; lead high-stakes negotiations to deliver cost efficiency; manage sourcing execution for major vehicle programs; diversify the global supply base and qualify new partners; ensure supply resilience through inventory strategies and capacity agreements; partner on supplier quality and warranty improvements; manage strategic supplier relationships; ensure compliance with trade and regulatory requirements; build and develop the sourcing organization.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
