Director, Indirect Supply Chain Transformation

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the global indirect performance management system .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global indirect procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on performance management, process excellence, and governance. Proven ability to drive measurable business results through analytics, digital solutions, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Leadership Experience in Supply ChainPerformance Management ExpertiseDigital Transformation LeadershipStrong Analytical and Financial AcumenExperience in Indirect Procurement Categories

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementProcess ExcellenceGovernance FrameworksOperational EfficiencyCost Savings DeliveryDigital Procurement SolutionsLean MethodologiesSix SigmaData-Driven Decision MakingProgram Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExecutive Presentation SkillsOrganizational LeadershipInfluencing Senior ExecutivesCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Analytics SolutionsAutomation ToolsDigital Sourcing SolutionsEnterprise KPIsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Indirect ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementBusiness OperationsTransformation InitiativesOperational Productivity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global indirect performance management system
Own enterprise KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting
Establish leading and lagging indicators for savings, sourcing excellence, operational efficiency, resilience, and people performance
Translate business objectives into measurable initiatives and annual operating plans
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews with executive leadership
Drive accountability for target attainment across all indirect teams
Develop and institutionalize global standard work across indirect supply chain
Establish governance frameworks, playbooks, operating procedures, and controls
Eliminate process variation across regions and categories
Create scalable operating models that improve consistency, quality, and speed
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and process optimization methods
Develop service level agreements and performance standards for critical processes
Build and execute the Indirect Supply Chain transformation roadmap
Identify opportunities to simplify work, automate activities, and digitize workflows
Lead deployment of AI, analytics, and digital sourcing solutions
Implement enterprise-wide programs that improve savings capture, sourcing effectiveness, and operational productivity
Establish mechanisms to quantify value realization and business impact
Drive organizational change management and capability adoption
Partner with category teams to identify and unlock incremental savings opportunities
Create transparency to sourcing pipelines, market testing, control towers, compliance, and spend management activities
Benchmark internal and external performance to identify improvement opportunities
Develop productivity frameworks and resource utilization metrics
Ensure savings reporting and value capture methodologies are consistent globally
Lead Indirect Program Management for major industrial programs, including batteries, powertrains, and vehicles
Integrate Indirect Supply Chain requirements into program timing, sourcing strategies, budgets, and launch plans
Ensure facilities, equipment, supplies, and services are sourced and available to support program milestones and production readiness
Drive cross-functional issue resolution, supplier readiness, and execution against timing, cost, quality, and risk targets
Maintain visibility to program sourcing status, cost performance, risks, owners, and recovery actions
Deliver program requirements on time and at or below established cost targets
Establish a global operating rhythm for indirect supply chain leadership
Coordinate priorities and resources across regions and categories
Lead governance forums, executive reviews, and strategic planning processes
Drive capability development, training, and knowledge management
Create a culture of accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision making
Build future-state organizational capabilities required for a world-class indirect supply chain organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, business operations, or transformation
Experience leading Indirect procurement for categories such as IT, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, Facilities, Transportation and / Equipment
Deep expertise in performance management, process excellence, and governance
Strong analytical and financial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable business results
Experience leading large-scale operational and digital transformations
Ability to influence senior executives and drive change across global organizations
Demonstrated capability building scalable systems, standard work, and operating models
Strong communication, executive presentation, and organizational leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, operations, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, business operations, program management, or enterprise transformation
Experience across multiple indirect categories, such as IT, marketing and sales, professional services, facilities, transportation, manufacturing equipment, or maintenance, repair, and operations
Demonstrated experience leading teams and complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global or large-scale organization
Proven experience developing and managing performance metrics, governance processes, operating rhythms, and executive reporting
Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, process standardization, or transformation outcomes
Experience influencing senior leaders and aligning stakeholders across functions, regions, and business units
Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, finance, or a related field (may also have)
15 or more years of relevant experience, including leadership of global indirect procurement or supply chain transformation (may also have)
Experience leading indirect sourcing and readiness for major industrial programs, including vehicle, powertrain, battery, facility, or manufacturing launches (may also have)
Experience deploying digital procurement, analytics, automation, or artificial intelligence solutions at enterprise scale (may also have)
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods; relevant certification is preferred
Experience operating across regions and cultures and leading organizational change in a matrixed environment (may also have)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
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
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