Ford Motor Company
ADAS Category Manager
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120
Job Description
ADAS Category Manager
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better worldtogether. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
In this position...
The ADAS Category Manager will be responsible for driving the advanced supply chain strategy for the ADAS team. With a focus on the technical requirements of the complete ADAS system, this individual will take input from the supply chain team to define a best-in-class sourcing strategy. This will include individual interpreting ADAS market dynamics and vehicle cycle plan changes to inform a portfolio of strategic sourcing activities at a global, regional, and local level. You will interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Commodity Strategies represent the full potential value for the company, maintain key supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...Work collaboratively with ADAS Product Development and Technology Strategy to understand the features desired by Ford customers and the designs and suppliers capable of meeting those requirementsCreate holistic strategy for ADAS as a system and assist individual commodity buyer in their Category Business PlansUnderstand regulatory changes and support plans to implement the required hardwareExplore disruptive suppliers to create new dynamics in the supply base, while also strengthening existing key supplier relationshipsDevelop a deep understanding of the largest ADAS cost drivers and challenge supplier and key stakeholder assumptions to achieve best in class costsQualifications
You'll have...
Bachelors degree in engineering or business-related field5 years of engineering or supply chain in the Automotive or Consumer Electronics IndustriesStrong communicator that can effectively transition from bottom-up details to concise, clear executive-level messagingProactive and resourceful; comfortable with navigating ambiguityAbility to interpret and translate organization needs and commercial strategies into global Commodity StrategiesStrong data & analytics understanding (e.g., complex TCO modeling, presentation storyboarding skills)Strategic and analytical thinking to develop and execute a negotiations strategyAbility to build relationships and trust across organizations to drive decisions and alignmentEven better, you may have...
Bachelors degree in engineering or business-related field; masters in business administration preferred8 or more years of engineering or supply chain in the Automotive or Consumer Electronics Industries.Background in vision system design requirements, components, and marketplaceStrong knowledge across complex sourcing processesYou 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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ADAS Category Manager
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better worldtogether. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
In this position...
The ADAS Category Manager will be responsible for driving the advanced supply chain strategy for the ADAS team. With a focus on the technical requirements of the complete ADAS system, this individual will take input from the supply chain team to define a best-in-class sourcing strategy. This will include individual interpreting ADAS market dynamics and vehicle cycle plan changes to inform a portfolio of strategic sourcing activities at a global, regional, and local level. You will interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Commodity Strategies represent the full potential value for the company, maintain key supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...Work collaboratively with ADAS Product Development and Technology Strategy to understand the features desired by Ford customers and the designs and suppliers capable of meeting those requirementsCreate holistic strategy for ADAS as a system and assist individual commodity buyer in their Category Business PlansUnderstand regulatory changes and support plans to implement the required hardwareExplore disruptive suppliers to create new dynamics in the supply base, while also strengthening existing key supplier relationshipsDevelop a deep understanding of the largest ADAS cost drivers and challenge supplier and key stakeholder assumptions to achieve best in class costsQualifications
You'll have...
Bachelors degree in engineering or business-related field5 years of engineering or supply chain in the Automotive or Consumer Electronics IndustriesStrong communicator that can effectively transition from bottom-up details to concise, clear executive-level messagingProactive and resourceful; comfortable with navigating ambiguityAbility to interpret and translate organization needs and commercial strategies into global Commodity StrategiesStrong data & analytics understanding (e.g., complex TCO modeling, presentation storyboarding skills)Strategic and analytical thinking to develop and execute a negotiations strategyAbility to build relationships and trust across organizations to drive decisions and alignmentEven better, you may have...
Bachelors degree in engineering or business-related field; masters in business administration preferred8 or more years of engineering or supply chain in the Automotive or Consumer Electronics Industries.Background in vision system design requirements, components, and marketplaceStrong knowledge across complex sourcing processesYou 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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#LI-MH4