Senior Manager – Indirect Supply Chain Business Office

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the Global Indirect Supply Chain Business Office .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global indirect supply chain operations, performance management, and transformation initiatives. Proven ability to develop scalable systems, drive organizational change, and deliver measurable business results through effective governance and process optimization.

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Supply Chain LeadershipPerformance ManagementProcess OptimizationDigital TransformationChange Management

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Hard Skills

KPI DevelopmentOperational EfficiencyLean MethodologiesData AnalyticsGovernance FrameworksSourcing StrategiesBudget ManagementProgram ManagementProcess ExcellenceSavings Capture

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationOrganizational LeadershipInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital Sourcing SolutionsAutomation ToolsAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

Indirect Supply ChainIndustrial ProgramsBatteriesPowertrainsManufacturing Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Global Indirect Supply Chain Business Office
Lead the global indirect performance management system
Own enterprise KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting
Establish indicators measuring 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
Develop and institutionalize global standard work, governance frameworks, playbooks, operating procedures, and controls
Eliminate process variation and create scalable operating models
Lead continuous improvement using Lean and process optimization methods
Build and execute the Indirect Supply Chain transformation roadmap
Simplify work, automate activities, digitize workflows, and deploy AI, analytics, and digital sourcing solutions
Implement programs improving savings capture, sourcing effectiveness, and operational productivity
Drive organizational change management and capability adoption
Partner with category teams to identify and unlock incremental savings
Benchmark performance and develop productivity frameworks and resource utilization metrics
Lead Indirect Program Management for major industrial programs, including batteries, powertrains, and vehicles
Integrate supply chain requirements into program timing, sourcing strategies, budgets, and launch plans
Ensure facilities, equipment, supplies, and services are sourced for program milestones and production readiness
Drive issue resolution, supplier readiness, and execution against timing, cost, quality, and risk targets
Establish operating rhythms, coordinate priorities and resources, lead governance forums and executive reviews
Drive capability development, training, and knowledge management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical-related field
7+ years of experience with proven leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, business operations, or transformation
7+ years of experience leading procurement or supply chain execution for complex industrial programs, including batteries, powertrains, vehicles, manufacturing facilities, or capital equipment
7+ years of experience with 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
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's Degree preferred

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 child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time