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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... Help build a better world where everyone can move freely and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company believes that freedom of movement drives progress, inspiring us to create great cars and trucks. We're committed to becoming the most trusted mobility company, helping customers stay connected and move safely. Our software operations aim to revolutionize mobility by implementing innovative business models and using advanced technology and data science. We seek talented procurement professionals with creativity, technical skills, and business acumen to lead this disruption. Buyers will negotiate with providers to achieve the best contracts while ensuring customer satisfaction. They should understand best practices, market competition, and develop robust Category Strategies to meet Ford’s needs. **What You'll Be Able to Do:** + Drive on-time sourcing of key software in initiatives within cost and regulatory requirements. + Align Ford Integrated Services sourcing strategies with other business unit strategies to maximize leverage. + Lead sourcing + Build strong cross-functional relationships within the various internal business units and departments to further algin on strategic category vision and savings opportunities. + Drive and support Supply Base optimization and strategic priorities through leverage of the Enterprise spend. + 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. **The Minimum Requirements We Seek:** + Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree preferred, not mandatory (or in progress) + 5+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience + Strong communicator that can effectively transition from bottom-up details to concise, clear executive-level messaging. + Ability to build relationships and trust across organizations to drive decisions and alignment. + Strong data & analytics understanding for synthesis of complex data into clear, understandable format. + Initiative-taking and resourceful; comfortable with navigating ambiguity. + Flexible and adaptable attitude to changing priorities. + Collaborative leader and collaborator. + Ability to creatively problem solve, adjust priorities, and manage workload with agility in the team, to deliver business critical objectives. **Our Preferred Qualifications:** + 8+ years of supply chain/program/commodity management experience in the Automotive industry + Strong understanding of Information Technology offerings and across Indirect categories + Strong process competency and knowledge across complex sourcing processes (Power Apps, Ariba SLP, S2C, and P2P) You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 This position is a range of salary grades Sg5-SG8 . 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KH2 **Requisition ID** : 45241