Global Director Raw Materials Strategy, Resilience and Critical Minerals
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Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About Ford
Come help build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. Its a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today it drives our commitment to become the worlds most trusted mobility company designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely confidently and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing digital world. We are dedicated to delivering distinctive products and solutions having an always on relationship with customers and continuously improving our user experience.
The Opportunity
Ford is experiencing growth and transformation not seen since Henry Ford introduced the Model T. As the company undergoes significant change the Supply Chain function is transforming to ensure the success and sustainability of the organization and the execution of the Ford Plan. The Global Director Raw Materials Strategy Resilience Critical Minerals (SRCM) will bring a growth mindset to the team embrace developing our future leaders nurture the supply base and support business objectives while developing and leading strategic change in a rapidly changing environment.
The Team
The Global Director Raw Materials - SRCM will be a part of the Supply Chain leadership team and report to the Global Director Interiors & Raw Materials.
Fords Supply Chain team works to ensure that parts and services sourced from around the globe are of the highest quality at optimal cost and delivered on-time. We aim to build strong relationships with the supply base so that Ford can produce vehicles that our customers want and value. Building and maintaining strong mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse range of suppliers helps us lower costs improve quality and make progress toward our sustainability goals. We recognize that a diverse supply base is an integral part of our overall success providing fresh perspectives that lead to cutting-edge innovations and accelerated business development. We continue to foster productive relationships with entrepreneurs from a wide range of backgrounds to meet our customers needs and expectations.
The Position
This role will be instrumental in crafting and executing a sourcing strategy including resiliency measures quality cost and delivery objectives. We are seeking someone with a strong background in end-to-end Supply Chain operations and who is passionate about leading a global team. This role will be responsible to use data and expertise to quickly assess gaps in the supply chain teams operations and create strategies to address them. The Global Director Raw Materials SRCM will be responsible for developing resiliency strategies for raw materials including critical minerals to drive the Supply Chain transformation in addition to determining the best plan of action for Ford within the value stream map.
Responsibilities
What youll be able to do
The Global Raw Materials SRCM will be responsible to set Supply Chain Category Management and Execution vision and strategy in alignment with the Ford plan. They will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the strategic plan and objectives which will lower costs maintain a successful supplier base and ensure the materials needed to drive Fords production goals and the Ford plan.
The successful candidate will be a builder with an innovative spirit. They will be required to focus on continuous improvement failing fast and being agile where necessary.
The successful candidate will have proven success and experience in the areas of:
Transformational leadership to drive impact to the business; relationship expertise both internally and externally and strong learning agility.
Development and implementation of comprehensive global commodity strategies aligned with the companys overall business goals and objectives.
Maintaining Sourcing and Material Costing roadmap value map and opportunity funnel.
Sourcing with a specific focus on supplier management and contract manufacturing operations including a deep understanding of supply chain.
Resiliency planning and execution throughout the raw materials and critical mineral space.
This role will be based in Dearborn MI and will require approximately 20% in travel. Relocation assistance is available.
Qualifications
The minimum requirements we seek
Bachelors degree with a focus in Business Engineering Finance Supply Chain or similar
15 years of experience in Supply Chain or similar discipline
10 years leadership experience
Functional supply chain management experience gained through previous leadership in one or more areas of the function
Preferred Qualifications
Strong financial and business acumen
Ability to lead complex negotiations and excellent knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
Ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform areas of opportunity
Ability to influence change across all layers of an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present in both forms with confidence at an executive level.
Skilled at navigating a large matrixed environment. Team player adept at building relationships and adapting to a strong culture.
Ability to break down complex issues and implement new and innovative strategies.
Exhibit the Ford OS behaviors of Excellence Focus and Collaboration and a high level of resilience to function in a complex environment.
What We Can Offer
As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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