Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager

Ford - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Dearborn, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager at Ford is responsible for managing the indirect spend pillars for the FCSD division, which includes manufacturing services, warehousing, packaging, and MRO. This role focuses on aligning business needs with purchased services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify process and cost improvements, and developing supplier and category management strategies to ensure compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the indirect spend pillars for the FCSD division including manufacturing services, warehousing, packaging, and MRO.
• Align business needs with purchased services to optimize procurement processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements.
• Develop supplier and category management strategies to enhance supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and procurement policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong organizational and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience in category strategy development and supplier performance management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in indirect procurement within a large organization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing services and MRO procurement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.