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Director, Purchasing Strategy
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI, United States
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Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced leader and purchasing professional that can set strategies throughout a global enterprise, execute benchmarking studies and design the future state of our procurement department. You will collaborate with internal and external business partners to build on key company initiatives such as supplier relations, data analytics and partnerships. This position will also offer you the opportunity to leverage your external experience and lead the development of a talent strategy for the procurement organization. As a team player, you will also create impact by collaborating in other key work streams such as internal and external communication strategies, processes improvement and policies & procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Lead Internal and external benchmarking studies around procurement strategies in the market place and identify best practices for consideration at Ford
• Lead development of procurement strategies that can support Corporate Strategy office as well as Special Studies or Projects around the world
• Develop a long term vision for procurement processes, tools, people and infrastructure as changes in the global business environment, technology, information, and communications are accelerating:
◦ Identify relevant trends and determine the “so what to Ford”
◦ Gather unconstrained ideas & assemble future state scenarios
◦ Develop solution principles and concepts
◦ Lead workshops to review options and priority areas where further transformation will be required.
• Be an effective member of the Global Purchasing Strategy organization and contribute with an external perspective on key topics such as Policy & Procedures, Organization Capabilities and Communication strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with equivalent business partners in Product Development, Manufacturing etc.
• Point of view owner on:
◦ Purchasing Strategy Benchmarking and Proposals
◦ Future Organization Capability Needs & Strategies
Basic Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management or any other related business field
• 10+ years of experience with global automotive supplier
Preferred Qualifications:
• 15+ years’ experience with similar responsibilities in a competitor, supplier or auto industry consultant company; Large automotive global supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Strategic and creative thinker, have a positive can-do attitude, resilient, and work well in a constantly evolving environment
• Future Focused, with sound leadership in leading changes
• Excellent communication skills, both in verbal and written form
Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on, because we’re Built Ford Tough. We’re one team striving to make people’s lives better while creating value, delivering excellence and ultimately going for the win.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.