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Category Implementation - IT Services

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do...

• Develop and implement the Global Master Category Strategy for IT Services
• Ensure on-time delivery of quality product which support financial planning and sourcing
• Conduct supplier business unit reviews which allow stakeholders to stay abreast of current and future technologies
• Provide direct support to business owners for fast issue closure and relationship development
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQs to obtain information which support the category strategy development and competitive cost delivery of various IT Services initiatives
• Work directly with business owners to develop year-over-year product/service cost position
• Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements
• Drive and support Supply Base optimization and strategic priorities through leverage of the Enterprise spend
• Build strong cross-functional relationships within the various internal business units and department to further algin on strategic category vision and savings opportunities
• 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

***this position ranges from SG6-SG7

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree

• 3+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience

• Strong enterprise technology business acumen (i.e. software, software, and services)

• Strong communicator, transitioning details to clear executive messaging

• Strategic thinker for category strategy development

• Builds relationships across organizations for decisions and alignment

• Analytical skills for data analysis and conversion

• Negotiation skills fostering results and relationships

• Proactive, resourceful; handles ambiguity well

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

• Collaborative leader and team player

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience

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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.    

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2 

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