Purchasing Manager

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. Youll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. Youll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

In this position...

The Enterprise Technology Manager will be responsible for leading and executing the procurement strategy for indirect goods and services across the organization. This role involves managing supplier relationships negotiating contracts identifying cost-saving 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.

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 end-to-end 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 high-performing team environment.
• Reporting & Analytics:Prepare and present reports on spend analysis savings performance supplier performance and market trends to senior management and stakeholders.

Youll have...

Minimum

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with a significant focus on indirect categories.
• 2-5 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 problem-solving 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 fast-paced environment.

Even better you may have...

Preferred

• 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!

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

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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.

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