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The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position... 

Ford Motor Credit Company is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive the procurement of indirect software and service solutions. In this fast-paced role, you will spearhead cost-saving strategies, manage category roadmaps, and execute end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP/RFQ).

Acting as a vital bridge between business owners, internal stakeholders, and supply partners, you will negotiate complex contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and SLAs-leveraging commercial creativity to secure optimal pricing and quality even in low-leverage situations.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of experience with Indirect Sourcing
• Demonstrated experience partnering and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple business units
• Strong business acumen, communication, and collaborative skills, paired with a curious, creative, versatile, and strategic mindset that keeps sight of the bigger picture
• Skilled negotiator with commercial creativity, able to drive effective outcomes even in low-leverage or non-cost-based situations, backed by a solid understanding of Supply Chain and Purchasing Policies & Procedures, sourcing requirements, and key milestones
• Strong analytical capabilities, including sourcing analysis, business case evaluation, and cost/risk analysis (cost drivers, modeling, Global Terms, and cost analytics)
• Experience in contract development, including service contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and metrics-based performance management
• Adaptable and results-driven, with the ability to think concurrently, manage competing priorities, and maintain high energy and focus in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Effective meeting facilitation skills, including preparing agendas and communicating minutes/decisions to key stakeholders
• Technical proficiency in Excel, with Aurora/Ariba experience preferred

Even better, you may have...

• Prior experience within the Finance, Technology, and/or Fintech sectors is preferred

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 childcare 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., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.      
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 (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

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What you'll do...

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform analysis of complex data sets and contribute to reporting related to sourcing activities.
• Strategy & Process Contribution: Support the development of cost-saving strategies and roadmaps for category management. You will also contribute to improving our sourcing process by identifying weaknesses and supporting the development of best-in-class policies and procedures.
• Operational Support: Provide direct support for existing and new purchased services for Ford Credit operations.
• Business Partnership: Support business owners who may have limited experience with Ford Supply Chain and Purchasing processes, policies, and systems.
• Liaison & Negotiation: Act as a key liaison between suppliers, business owners, and various internal teams (vendor management, security & controls, Office of General Counsel/IT Contracts/Corporate Insurance) to negotiate purchase order terms, conditions, and statements of work.
• Sourcing Initiatives: Participate in Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives to evaluate services and support sourcing decisions.
• Sourcing Execution: Conduct appropriate sourcing activities to deliver quality services at the best cost, with minimal risks to Ford Motor Credit Company.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Provide feedback to valued supply partners on their cost position relative to the market to help build effective long-term, productive relationships.
• Market Awareness: 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.
• Supplier Onboarding: Participate in the due diligence process for new supplier onboarding.