Senior Manager, Supply Chain Indirect - Construction, Real Estate, and Facilities Management
Core
Lead indirect purchasing strategies for Construction, Real Estate, and Integrated Facilities Management categories to optimize costs and manage supplier relationships.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Category Management
Builds
Strategic sourcing solutions and supplier partnerships for Ford's commercial and manufacturing facilities
Domain
Automotive / Real Estate / Facilities Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, team leadership, cross-functional alignment, cost optimization, process improvement, market intelligence, supplier diversity integration
Preferred skills
MBA, Engineering background, Construction and Trade Skills procurement experience, Managing indirect spend categories, Leader of Leaders experience
Technologies
Sourcing systems, Contract management tools, Market intelligence platforms
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers and category managers to execute sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier management across indirect spend categories; Develop and implement category strategies aligned with Master Category Strategy and enterprise objectives; Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives to optimize procurement processes, systems and ways of working; Partner with Ford Land, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs and technical requirements; Lead supplier relationship management, including performance, innovation, and risk mitigation strategies; Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, benchmarking, and market intelligence; Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and demand visibility; Lead supplier engagement initiatives to drive innovation and strengthen strategic partnerships; Support development and execution of global benchmarking and market intelligence capabilities to inform sourcing decisions; Provide thought leadership and training to stakeholders through initiatives such as purchasing clinics and knowledge-sharing sessions; Champion Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and integrate DEI strategies into sourcing practices; Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and timely execution
