Indirect Purchasing Manager
Indirect Purchasing Manager
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Job Description
The Indirect IT Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading and executing the procurement strategy for Information Technology hardware software and services across the organization. This role involves managing supplier relationships negotiating contracts identifying costsaving opportunities ensuring compliance with procurement policies and collaborating closely with various internal departments to meet their needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills a deep understanding of indirect spend categories and proven experience in managing procurement processes and a team of supply chain employees. mployees.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Strategy Development & Execution:Develop implement and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories (e.g. IT Marketing Transportation Engineering and Professional Services Construction etc.). Analyze market trends identify potential suppliers and evaluate total cost of ownership.
- Sourcing & Negotiation:Lead the endtoend sourcing process including defining requirements with stakeholders conducting RFx (RFI RFP RFQ) processes evaluating proposals and leading complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms pricing and service levels.
- Supplier Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key indirect suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs conduct regular business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:Partner effectively with internal departments (e.g. Finance Legal IT Marketing HR Operations) to understand their requirements align procurement activities with business objectives and ensure timely and effective delivery of goods and services.
- Contract Management:Oversee the creation review execution and management of contracts for indirect goods and services. Ensure contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements and manage contract renewals or terminations.
- Cost Management & Savings:Identify analyze and pursue opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement across indirect spend categories. Track report and forecast savings achieved through strategic sourcing and negotiation efforts.
- Process & Policy Management:Ensure adherence to company procurement policies procedures and ethical standards. Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency using procurement systems and tools.
- Risk Management:Identify and mitigate potential risks within the indirect supply chain including financial operational and compliance risks.
- Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop a team of procurement professionals. Provide guidance set performance objectives and foster a collaborative and highperforming team environment.
- Reporting & Analytics:Prepare and present reports on spend analysis savings performance supplier performance and market trends to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance or a related field.
- 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with a significant focus on indirect categories.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
- Proven track record of developing and executing sourcing strategies that delivered significant cost savings and value.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Exceptional communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fastpaced environment.
Even better you may have
- Masters degree in a related field or MBA.
- Experience with specific indirect categories relevant to the company (e.g. IT software/hardware marketing services engineering and professional services etc.).
- Experience implementing or optimizing procurement technologies or processes.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
This position is aleadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
