Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... As the Senior Indirect Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the indirect spend pillars for the FCSD division: Manufacturing services, warehousing, Packaging and MRO. In this role, you will be responsible for aligning the business needs with our purchased services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, develop supplier and category management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards. What you'll do... Process Design and Optimization: Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Implement strategy to manage and optimize indirect spend across all commodity channels. Optimize cost and service channels for all of indirect supply base. Tool and reports development for diagnostics of issues and performance. Leverage network for internal and external benchmarking. People Development: Identification of team skills gap. Benchmarking internally and externally to develop training materials and tools. Development of skilled team to manage complex indirect commodities. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs. Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain process documentation, including workflows and training materials. Conduct regular audits/confirmation to ensure process adherence and identify further improvement opportunities. Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process efficiency and effectiveness. Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization. Up to 50% travel is expected in this role. You'll have... 10+ years Purchasing experience. Established and successful track record of managing complex categories and delivery optimized cost solutions. Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects. Experience with purchasing tools and software; Experience with compliance tools and management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent project management abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to accommodate 50% travel. Even better, you may have... Master's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering. SAP, ARIBA, & other bid management tools. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! This position is a leadership level 5. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-13