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

Overview At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move. Job Type: Full time Work Type: Hybrid Senior Manager, Supply Chain Indirect - Construction, Real Estate, and Facilities Management We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. In this position... he Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a motivated and results-driven Supply Chain Manager / Category Manager to lead indirect purchasing strategies across complex service categories including Construction, Real Estate and Integrated Facilities Management. This role is responsible for leading a team of buyers, developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cross-functional alignment with Ford Land, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will deliver cost optimization, enhance procurement processes, and support business objectives while fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. This position requires close partnership with Ford Land to understand technical requirements, align sourcing strategies, and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our commercial and manufacturing facilities. What you'll do... 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 - including close partnership with the Capital Equipment Indirect Purchasing team. 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 You'll have... Bachelor’s Degree 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 Even better, you may have... MBA Preferred 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 Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders, particularly with 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 wit…

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