Ford Motor Company

Indirect Systems Business Analyst

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Act as the "Voice of the Customer": Bridge the gap between IT and skill teams, transcending business and IT perspectives to translate complex needs into technical solutions.
  • Lead System Evolution: Drive process design, coordinate system changes, and spearhead testing for SAP Ariba and related procurement platforms.
  • Provide SME Expertise: Support user queries, ensure robust audit compliance, and champion user adoption.
  • Navigate Complexity & Influence: Thrive in "white space" environments by leveraging strong communication skills to present to leadership, managing shifting priorities with an open mind, and using critical thinking to drive change.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2 + years of experience in Indirect procurement, either as a buyer or a user involved in the procurement process.
  • 1+ year experience in business systems analysis and process mapping (e.g., Visio, Miro, or similar mapping tools)
  • Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)
  • Analytical Excellence: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to dissect complex problems, navigate "white space" or ambiguous environments, and drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Communication & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT perspectives and effectively present complex information to senior leadership.
  • Logical Problem Solving: Ability to understand the ‘under the hood’ logic of enterprise software and how data moves between systems.
  • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of Indirect and supply chain processes with a proven ability to lead change and challenge the status quo.
  • Adaptability & Mindset: A proactive, open-minded professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, manages shifting priorities with resilience, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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 and 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
business systems analysisprocess mappingdata-driven decision-makingSAP Aribaprocurement platformsaudit compliancecritical thinkinglogical problem solvinganalytical skillsuser adoption
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluenceadaptabilityproblem solvingattention to detailopen-mindednessresilienceleadershipchange management
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree