Category Manager - Computer Hardware
Category Manager - Computer Hardware
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Job Description
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The Enterprise Technology Supply Chain Team is responsible for delivering Information Technology solutions on time within budget and with compliance to key regulatory requirements. ET Hardware Category Manager will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the ET Hardware Category Strategy which includes laptops printer and data centers. These category strategies will be leveraged to support the quality timing and cost deliverables of various ET Hardware initiatives for immediate and future business requirements.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Develop and implement the Global Master Category Strategy for IT Hardware
- Ensure on-time delivery of quality product which support financial planning and sourcing
- Conduct supplier business unit reviews which allow stakeholders to stay abreast of current and future technologies
- Provide direct support to business owners for fast issue closure and relationship development
- Lead RFI/RFP/RFQs to obtain information which support the category strategy development and competitive cost delivery of various IT Hardware initiatives
- Work directly with business owners to develop year-over-year product/service cost position
- Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements
- Drive and support Supply Base optimization and strategic priorities through leverage of the Enterprise spend
- Build strong cross-functional relationships within the various internal business units and department to further algin on strategic category vision and savings opportunities
- Be a progressive thinker seeking out ways to drive efficiencies find cost savings or spend reduction opportunities with intelligence of what is best in class
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of supply chain/commodity/programmanagement experience
Even better you may have...
- Masters degree
- 6 years of supply chain/program/commodity management experience
- Strong enterprise technology business acumen (i.e. hardware software and services)
- Strong communicator transitioning details to clear executive messaging.
- Strategic thinker for category strategy development.
- Builds relationships across organizations for decisions and alignment.
- Analytical skills for data analysis and conversion.
- Negotiation skills fostering results and relationships.
- Proactive resourceful; handles ambiguity well.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Collaborative leader and team player.
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!
For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-FordCredit #LI-LB1
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
