Senior Purchasing Manager
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Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 1 - 888
Posted on:
01-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
OurMarketing Sales & Serviceorganization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes ears and voice of Ford.
In this position...
As the Senior Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for a direct purchasing VHM for the FCSD purchasing this role you will set the strategy and priorities to meet key objectives ensure team development and assessment manage escalation and cultivate strong supplier partnerships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements develop supplier management strategies and ensure compliance to our standards.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Process Design and Optimization:
Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Implement strategy to manage and optimize the VHM spend
Develop creative solutions to optimize cost and supplier service levels and drive continuous improvement
Supplier Relationship Management
People Development:
Identification of team skills gap
Development of skilled team to manage complex direct 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
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.
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors degree
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.
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!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: BENEFITS
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. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MN1
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Customer Acquisition
- HR Sourcing
- Market Analysis
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Relationship Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
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