ERP Solutions Consultant
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ERPOracle
Purchasing Manager, Software
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for Ford’s Information Technology software and services within all Ford Business Units
- Achieve significant value creation, cost savings (including redundancy reduction/tail spend control), and favorable terms, with the ability to report out on key performance indicators to senior leadership
- Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, managing performance against KPIs, conducting business reviews, and driving continuous improvement
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers and oversee global coordination with global purchasing partners
- Provide guidance, set clear performance objectives, manage workload distribution, and foster a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, translating detailed information into clear, concise executive summaries
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly and understandably to various audiences
- Strong foundational knowledge of Information Technology categories, including hardware, software, and IT services
- Experience leading and successfully executing complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations
- Highly adaptable and resourceful, with a proven ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in ambiguous environments
- Master’s degree in business administration or a related field is preferred
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Program Management/ Commodity Management roles, particularly within the automotive industry
- Extensive understanding of the full spectrum of Information Technology offerings relevant to indirect categories
- Strong competency and demonstrated experience with complex sourcing processes and procurement systems (S2C, P2P, or relevant I-ERP/procurement platforms)
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
