Ford Motor Company
Discrete IC Category Manager – Ford Motor Company
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Discrete IC Category Manager
role at
Ford Motor Company
and lead our semiconductor purchasing team.
Responsibilities
Work in a high performing Semiconductor Purchasing team to ensure security of supply of optimal costed semiconductor components for our next generation electronic modules.
Establish and strengthen semiconductor supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology road maps.
Develop purchasing strategies for discrete IC technologies to ensure security of supply at best cost.
Lead issuing RFQs to source semiconductors for next generation electronic modules.
Collaborate with product development to source semiconductors 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 supplier emerging issues (quality, cost, delivery, resiliency) and drive internal risk mitigation; champion continuous improvement activities within the semiconductor purchasing team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business/supply chain or electrical engineering.
4+ years of experience with automotive semiconductors.
5+ years of experience in purchasing, engineering or sales.
Even better, you may have...
Prior specialized technology/industry experience with discrete ICs (MOSFETs, diodes, transistors, transceivers).
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships across technical and business teams globally.
Advanced knowledge and direct semiconductor experience valued.
Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch in electronics manufacturing systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills; needed to interact with external and internal stakeholders.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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; 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.
Salary grades 7‑8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates 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. 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.
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Discrete IC Category Manager
role at
Ford Motor Company
and lead our semiconductor purchasing team.
Responsibilities
Work in a high performing Semiconductor Purchasing team to ensure security of supply of optimal costed semiconductor components for our next generation electronic modules.
Establish and strengthen semiconductor supplier relationships, enabling Ford to better align with and influence supplier technology road maps.
Develop purchasing strategies for discrete IC technologies to ensure security of supply at best cost.
Lead issuing RFQs to source semiconductors for next generation electronic modules.
Collaborate with product development to source semiconductors 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 supplier emerging issues (quality, cost, delivery, resiliency) and drive internal risk mitigation; champion continuous improvement activities within the semiconductor purchasing team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business/supply chain or electrical engineering.
4+ years of experience with automotive semiconductors.
5+ years of experience in purchasing, engineering or sales.
Even better, you may have...
Prior specialized technology/industry experience with discrete ICs (MOSFETs, diodes, transistors, transceivers).
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships across technical and business teams globally.
Advanced knowledge and direct semiconductor experience valued.
Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch in electronics manufacturing systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills; needed to interact with external and internal stakeholders.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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; 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.
Salary grades 7‑8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates 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. 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.
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