Special Projects & Communications

August 5, 2024

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn

FULL TIME

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

What you'll do...

Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify project requirements, scope, and objectives.
Support the development streamlined organizational channels.
As part of healthy organizational change management; ensure transparency, awareness, knowledge, adoption, and recognition.
Increase consistency and efficacy across teams, aligning to workforce strategy and business priorities.
Analyze large data and provide ad-hoc support for business cases and special projects.
Utilize data analysis to support cost-reduction projects.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
Provide analytical support for specific areas of the vehicle (interior, exterior, or chassis) across multiple vehicle programs.

You'll have...

Bachelor's Degree.
3+ years of applicable experience in Supply Chain Management.
Detail-oriented, strong analytical and Excel skills
Quick learner that can multi-task, change priorities quickly and handle competing deadlines
Good communication and presentation skills

Even better, you may have...

Ability to partner with a cross-functional team
Strong project management skills- capable of managing multiple workstreams
Desire to lead change and develop more efficient process alternatives
Knowledge of Alteryx, Qlik Sense, Ariba, SAP helpful but not required

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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 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
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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

In this position...

As a member of the Supply Chain Material Cost team, you will play a key role in shaping the financial success of our current and future vehicles.
You will have the opportunity to oversee all commodities and establish strong business relationships with cross-functional teams.
Your input will directly influence decisions that drive profitability and improve our overall business performance - through both your developed expertise within your scope and broader ad hoc contributions.