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Ford Motor Company · 10 hours ago

Senior Manager, Purchasing - Business Services, Engineering Services & Benefits

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Purchasing - Business Services, Engineering Services & Benefits to lead a critical segment of their global supply chain team. This role involves managing billions in annual spend across diverse categories, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations to enhance Ford's operations and employee well-being.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies for categories including Healthcare/Benefits, Professional and Engineering Services, Special Vehicle Programs, and Ford Performance services, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and financial targets

Spend Management: Oversee and optimize annual spend totaling billions of dollars, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and process improvements across assigned categories

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of purchasing managers and buyers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key strategic suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships

Contract Negotiation: Lead and execute complex contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms, conditions, and service level agreements that mitigate risk and deliver maximum value to Ford

Operational Efficiency: Implement and champion best practices in sourcing processes, supplier selection, and performance management to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key interface and trusted advisor to various internal skill teams, including Human Resources, Product Development, Engineering, Finance, and Legal, ensuring purchasing strategies support their objectives

Risk Management & Resiliency: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply and building resilient supplier networks

Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements within assigned categories to inform strategic decisions

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementComplex contract negotiationsPurchasing managementData analysisTeam leadershipCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a significant portion (5+ years of experience) in indirect purchasing, specifically including Business Services (e.g., consulting, legal, marketing), Engineering Services (e.g., R&D support, specialized technical services), and comprehensive Employee Benefits programs

5+ years of experience leading and managing purchasing teams

Demonstrated experience managing multi-billion dollar spend categories

Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex contract negotiations

Preferred

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)

Experience with purchasing in one or more of the following categories: Healthcare/Benefits, Professional and Engineering Services, and/or vehicle program

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Proven ability to drive change and implement new processes effectively