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Ford Credit · 13 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ford Credit is a part of the Ford Motor Company, focused on providing financing and services to dealerships and customers. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will support sourcing activities, develop cost-saving strategies, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality services at optimal costs.

AutomotiveFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of complex data sets and contribute to reporting related to sourcing activities

Support the development of cost-saving strategies and roadmaps for category management

Provide direct support for existing and new purchased services for Ford Credit operations

Support business owners who may have limited experience with Ford Supply Chain and Purchasing processes, policies, and systems

Act as a key liaison between suppliers, business owners, and various internal teams to negotiate purchase order terms, conditions, and statements of work

Participate in Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives to evaluate services and support sourcing decisions

Conduct appropriate sourcing activities to deliver quality services at the best cost, with minimal risks to Ford Motor Credit Company

Provide feedback to valued supply partners on their cost position relative to the market to help build effective long-term, productive relationships

Collaborate with business owners and internal stakeholders to stay informed about current and future technologies, understand the latest supply base footprint, and analyze financial health ratings and trends of suppliers

Participate in the due diligence process for new supplier onboarding

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsFinancial Industry ExperienceExcel ProficiencyContract DevelopmentMeeting ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationCreative Problem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree

A minimum of 10 years of experience, with a background in the Financial Industry being a plus

Strong business acumen, a collaborative spirit, and excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively work within cross-functional teams

Strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of Supply Chain and Purchasing Policies & Procedures, sourcing requirements, and key milestones

Strong analytical skills for sourcing analysis, business case studies, and cost analysis (including understanding cost drivers and modeling). Experience with business case evaluation and risk assessment (e.g., cost analytics, Global Terms)

Ability to think concurrently, maintain focus, manage priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced, evolving environment. High energy and adaptability are key

Commercial creativity and the ability to negotiate effectively even in situations with low leverage, especially in areas not typically cost-based

Proficiency in Excel, and knowledge/experience in Aurora/Ariba is preferred

Experience in contract development, including an understanding of service contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and performance management by metrics

A curious, creative, versatile, and strategic mindset, with the ability to see the bigger picture

Strong ability to productively manage meetings, prepare effective agendas, and communicate meeting minutes and decisions to key stakeholders

This position is hybrid for local candidates. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week