Procurement Digitalization Analyst
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Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
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
In this position...
We are looking for someone with a procurement purchasing/supply chain background and an interest in technology and innovation. This role involves collaborating with IT and Operations stakeholders to deliver solutions that enable the necessary Procurement digital capabilities to support our strategic plans. You will manage and optimize current systems while preparing for digital transformation.
This role is based in Dearborn MI hybrid mode.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Collaborate with procurement buyers leadership and IT stakeholders to develop and implement digital supply chain solutions as part of a comprehensive digital roadmap including AI projects
- Manage new and enhanced products: develop and manage execution of project timeline in conjunction with technical teams define and analyze business user requirements actively participate in the design of the product coordinate and conduct user testing rollout and training.
- Provide updates on the progress of key initiatives and develop various presentations for leadership and other stakeholders.
- Partner with various internal and external stakeholders including IT Data Analytics Product Development Global Business partners and Suppliers.
- Leverage advanced data analytic skills to optimize value enhance quality improve delivery and reduce costs across the organization.
- Stay abreast of trends in AI analytics and integrate these insights into current and future supply chain projects.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree required.
- 5-10 years of procurement experience e.g. purchasing/procurement material planning.
- Strong business acumen and project management skills to be effective at driving transformations and change management.
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify gaps and propose innovative fit for purpose solutions.
- Experience in data analytics and its application for continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain or related areas.
- Passion for digital solutions and desire to become an internal expert on all things AI and analytics to optimize business processes.
- Excellent communication skills capable of translating complex procurement purchasing requirements into technical solutions and to synthetize impact to business for senior leadership.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and presentation skills are key along with ability to clearly communicate complex scenarios.
Even better you may have...
Advanced degree in technical and business fields.
Experience leading IT projects in the global manufacturing industry.
Skilled in current technologies and trends for procurement management.
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 childcare 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.
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.
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-KR3
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Lean
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Asset Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Management
- Contracts
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