Global Director – Raw Materials Strategy, Resilience and Critical Minerals
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- responsible to set Supply Chain Category Management and Execution vision and strategy in alignment with the Ford+ plan
- creating and implementing the strategic plan and objectives which will lower costs, maintain a successful supplier base, and ensure the materials needed to drive Ford’s production goals and the Ford + plan
- focus on continuous improvement, failing fast, and being agile where necessary
- maintain Sourcing and Material Costing roadmap, value map and opportunity funnel
- sourcing with a specific focus on supplier management and contract manufacturing operations, including a deep understanding of supply chain
- resiliency planning and execution throughout the raw materials and critical mineral space
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or similar
- 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain or similar discipline
- 10+ years leadership experience
- Functional supply chain management experience gained through previous leadership in one or more areas of the function
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Ability to lead complex negotiations and excellent knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform areas of opportunity
- Ability to influence change across all layers of an organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present in both forms with confidence at an executive level
- Skilled at navigating a large, matrixed environment. Team player, adept at building relationships and adapting to a strong culture
- Ability to break down complex issues and implement new and innovative strategies
- Exhibit the Ford OS behaviors of Excellence, Focus and Collaboration and a high level of resilience to function in a complex environment.
Benefits
- excellent compensation
- comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO
- retirement
- savings and stock investment plans
- incentive compensation
- opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementcontract manufacturing operationsfinancial acumendata analysisnegotiationstrategic planningcostingresiliency planningcontinuous improvementagile methodology
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencerelationship buildingadaptabilityproblem solvingcollaborationexecutive presentationteam playerchange management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree