Set Supply Chain Category Management and Execution vision and strategy in alignment with the Ford+ plan.
Create and implement strategic plan and objectives to lower costs and maintain a successful supplier base.
Ensure materials needed to drive Ford’s production goals and the Ford + plan.
Transformational leadership to drive impact to the business; relationship expertise internally and externally.
Develop and implement comprehensive global commodity strategies aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
Maintain Sourcing and Material Costing roadmap, value map and opportunity funnel.
Sourcing with a focus on supplier management and contract manufacturing operations.
Resiliency planning and execution.
Responsible for leading a team of managers and individual contributors.

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or similar
8+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
Functional supply chain management experience gained through previous leadership in one or more areas of the function
MBA preferred.
Strong financial and business acumen
Ability to lead complex negotiations and excellent knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
Ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform areas of opportunity
Ability to influence change across all layers of an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present in both forms with confidence at an executive level.
Skilled at navigating a large, matrixed environment. Team player, adept at building relationships and adapting to a strong culture.
Ability to break down complex issues and implement new and innovative strategies.

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.

Senior Supply Chain Manager, Raw Materials

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