Product Development Software Category Manager

Ford Motor Company

Indirect IT Software Buyer responsible for procurement strategies for IT software at Ford. Collaborating with internal teams and managing supplier relationships.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for Ford’s Information Technology products 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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
1-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Commodity Management/ Program Management, preferably within the automotive industry.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescost savingskey performance indicatorscommodity managementprogram managementstrategic sourcing initiativesnegotiationsdata interpretationIT categoriesperformance management

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipmentoringteam developmentanalytical skillsadaptabilityresourcefulnessworkload managementcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Business