Purchasing Manager, Software
Ford Motor Company
ERP
Category Manager, Professional Services Support
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
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 professional services category across all Ford Business Units
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies
- Identify cost-saving opportunities including redundancy reduction and tail spend control and report key performance indicators to senior leadership
- Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, manage performance against KPIs, conduct business reviews, and drive 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 team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and work experience within a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Contingent Labor, Professional Services, Supply Chain Management, Commodity Management, or Program Management, preferably within the automotive industry
- Strong foundational knowledge of different labor and services categories including contingent labor, IT services, Engineering Services, and other misc. professional services
- Proven results in optimizing spend through robust contracting and supplier performance management
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, translating detailed information into clear, concise executive summaries
- Above average analytical skills with the ability to develop and interpret complex data and subsequently present insights clearly to various audiences
- 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
- Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration or a related field
- Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Program Management/ Commodity Management roles, particularly within the automotive industry
- Preferred: Extensive understanding of the full spectrum of Contingent Labor and Professional Services offerings commonly found in Indirect Supply Chain
- Preferred: Strong competency and demonstrated experience with complex sourcing processes and procurement systems (S2C, P2P, VMS, or relevant I-ERP/procurement platforms)
- Preferred: Product management experience overseeing a VMS, P2P, or other Procurement platform
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire
