Senior Manager, Supply Chain Indirect – Construction, Real Estate, Facilities Management

Ford Motor Company

. Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers and category managers across indirect spend categories .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development, with a strong focus on driving cost savings and process improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders while championing Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementCategory ManagementCost AnalysisCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationsProcurement Process OptimizationMarket IntelligenceData AnalysisBudgetingValue OptimizationConstruction ProcurementIndirect Spend ManagementPerformance ManagementRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsLeadershipMentoringInfluencing Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainPurchasingCategory StrategySupplier DiversityDEI StrategiesFord LandEngineering BackgroundTransformation InitiativesBenchmarkingDemand Visibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers and category managers 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 global benchmarking and market intelligence capabilities, including partnership with the Capital Equipment Indirect Purchasing team
Provide 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 simultaneously, ensuring strategic alignment and timely execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 with ability to leverage data for decision-making
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
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
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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day