Senior Manager, Supply Chain Indirect - Construction, Real Estate, and Facilities Management

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford's Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a results-driven supply chain and category management leader to direct indirect purchasing strategies across Construction, Real Estate, and Integrated Facilities Management. The role leads a team of buyers, develops and executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, and aligns sourcing with Ford Land, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders. It partners closely with Ford Land to understand technical requirements and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for commercial and manufacturing facilities.

The position focuses on cost optimization, procurement process improvements, supplier performance and innovation, and alignment with enterprise objectives. It also supports global benchmarking and market intelligence, champions Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, and manages multiple strategic projects. The role is hybrid, with an onsite requirement of four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Category Management.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Engineering background or extensive experience working with Ford Land.
• Experience in Construction and Trade Skills procurement.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories.
• Leader of Leaders experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders, particularly Engineering teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost analysis, budgeting, and value optimization.
• Experience driving process improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive-level storytelling.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for decision-making.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop buyers and category managers executing sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier management across indirect spend categories.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the 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 supplier performance, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, benchmarking, and market intelligence.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and demand visibility.
• Lead supplier engagement initiatives to drive innovation and strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Support global benchmarking and market intelligence capabilities in partnership with the Capital Equipment Indirect Purchasing team.
• Provide stakeholder thought leadership and training through purchasing clinics and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Champion Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and integrate DEI strategies into sourcing practices.
• Manage multiple high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and timely execution.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior