Purchasing Manager for Ford responsible for a direct purchasing team. Leading negotiations, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaborations in the FCSD purchasing organization.
Responsibilities
As the Purchasing Manager, responsible for a direct purchasing team for the FCSD purchasing organization.
Prioritize workload to drive metric performance, ensure team development and assessment, lead negotiations, support critical supply issues, and cultivate supplier relationships.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree Business Administration or equivalent degree
6+ years Purchasing experience. Established and successful track record of managing complex categories and delivery optimized cost solutions.
Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
Experience with purchasing tools and software; Experience with compliance tools and management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
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.
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