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IESS Category Manager
Ford Motor Company. Manage Categories related to Indirect Equipment Services and Supplies (Machinery and Tooling).
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage Categories related to Indirect Equipment Services and Supplies (Machinery and Tooling).
- Develop and devise long-term Master Category Strategies (MCSs) to support business objectives.
- Deploy actions within categories and deliver targeted savings.
- Understand automotive manufacturing processes to accurately reflect needs in MCSs.
- Research and analyze Global and Regional Industrial, Economic, and External supply market trends to leverage MCSs.
- Work cross-functionally to identify suitable suppliers within category requirements.
- Provide guidance and oversight for Category Strategies Implementation, facilitating execution with buyers and key stakeholders.
- Support the collection of supplier, market, and Category information, as well as tracking risk and issue management.
- Support the implementation of risk mitigation, cost reduction, and inventory management plans.
- Lead MCSs approval with strategic key stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in MCSs development.
- Drive consistent communication with stakeholders to foster trust and advance category management.
- Actively participate in IESS Sourcing Forums and Category Management training modules.
- Review and align taxonomy to existing commodity codes and advocate for Category Management process adoption.
- Contribute to innovative projects aimed at optimizing buyer work.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role with solid knowledge of Category Management concepts and processes across various procurement fields.
- 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain/Purchasing or related areas (Indirect Purchasing / CapEx experience is a plus).
- Advanced analytical thinking and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage moderately complex, medium to high-impact projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Engineering background.
- Knowledge of Automotive Machinery Equipment and Tooling is a plus.
- Fluent conversational English.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Category ManagementSupply ChainPurchasingAnalytical ThinkingDecision-MakingProject ManagementRisk MitigationCost ReductionInventory ManagementAutomotive Machinery Equipment
Soft Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationCollaborationInfluencingStrategic MindsetTrust BuildingLeadershipProblem Solving