IT Sourcing Process and Supplier Management · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:14:16 GMT
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Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · onsite

We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Process and Supplier Management professional to join our Enterprise Technology (ET) Sourcing Services team. As a key member of this team, you will lead a global team of sourcing analysts to identify and implement sourcing process improvements and efficiencies. You will also develop and implement ET Contract Management strategy and process to support ET Leadership reviews and financial planning.

Your responsibilities will include assessing future sourcing needs, across the organization, to ensure required skills and capabilities in our supplier portfolio. You will manage our Purchased Service Preferred Supplier program, with Supply Chain and Tech Legal, and ensure alignment across our IT strategies. Additionally, you will evolve ET Supplier Relationship Management - supplier activity, performance, and relationship management, along with systemic issue resolution.

You will consult and advise product teams in identifying, initiating and managing supplier-led engagements along with software and hardware purchases. This includes supporting teams throughout the end-to-end process, from decision to source to PO issuance. You will ensure alignment with Supply Chain on sourcing approach and the deal. You will also support RFPs end-to-end, ensure efficient and effective sourcing reviews with Finance and ET Leadership, and ensure quality Statement of Work (SOW).

Why Join Ford ET Sourcing Services?

This is a high-impact role at the heart of Ford's technology transformation. You will shape the future of technology supplier engagements, along with our sourcing strategy and processes, contributing to the broader Ford ET and sourcing landscape, as our suppliers touch so many aspects of our business.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related fields and/or relevant work experience

5+ Years of experience in IT Sourcing and/or managing IT supplier engagements

3+ Years of experience in managing teams

Demonstrated ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders to align on a strategic vision, achieve common goals and drive results.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with confidence to present complex information to diverse audiences, including all leadership levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure and visualize complex scenarios and quantify business cases.

Lean/Six Sigma, Design Thinking, Agile, or relevant continuous process improvement experience.

Self Starter; highly motivated; uses sound business judgment and exhibits strong leadership qualities.

Even better, you may have...

Experience with application development/working in a product-driven team

Experience with writing RFPs and SOWs

Understanding of our Finance Manual and Information Security Policies

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!