Strategic Sourcing Analyst

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position...

Ford Motor Credit Company is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive the procurement of indirect software and service solutions. In this fast-paced role, you will spearhead cost-saving strategies, manage category roadmaps, and execute end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP/RFQ).

Acting as a vital bridge between business owners, internal stakeholders, and supply partners, you will negotiate complex contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and SLAs-leveraging commercial creativity to secure optimal pricing and quality even in low-leverage situations.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do...

* Data Analysis & Reporting:
Perform analysis of complex data sets and contribute to reporting related to sourcing activities.

* Strategy & Process Contribution:
Support the development of cost-saving strategies and roadmaps for category management. You will also contribute to improving our sourcing process by identifying weaknesses and supporting the development of best-in-class policies and procedures.

* Operational Support:
Provide direct support for existing and new purchased services for Ford Credit operations.

* Business Partnership:
Support business owners who may have limited experience with Ford Supply Chain and Purchasing processes, policies, and systems.

* Liaison & Negotiation:
Act as a key liaison between suppliers, business owners, and various internal teams (vendor management, security & controls, Office of General Counsel/IT Contracts/Corporate Insurance) to negotiate purchase order terms, conditions, and statements of work.

* Sourcing Initiatives:
Participate in Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives to evaluate services and support sourcing decisions.

* Sourcing Execution:
Conduct appropriate sourcing activities to deliver quality services at the best cost, with minimal risks to Ford Motor Credit Company.

* Supplier Relationship Management:
Provide feedback to valued supply partners on their cost position relative to the market to help build effective long-term, productive relationships.

* Market Awareness:
Collaborate with business owners and internal stakeholders to stay informed about current and future technologies, understand the latest supply base footprint, and analyze financial health ratings and trends of suppliers.

* Supplier Onboarding:
Participate in the due diligence process for new supplier onboarding.

What you'll do...

* Data Analysis & Reporting:
Perform analysis of complex data sets and contribute to reporting related to sourcing activities.

* Strategy & Process Contribution:
Support the development of cost-saving strategies and roadmaps for category management. You will also contribute to improving our sourcing process by identifying weaknesses and supporting the development of best-in-class policies and procedures.

* Operational Support:
Provide direct support for existing and new purchased services for Ford Credit operations.

* Business Partnership:
Support business owners who may have limited experience with Ford Supply Chain and Purchasing processes, policies, and systems.

* Liaison & Negotiation:
Act as a key liaison between suppliers, business owners, and various internal teams (vendor management, security & controls, Office of General Counsel/IT Contracts/Corporate Insurance) to negotiate purchase order terms, conditions, and statements of work.

* Sourcing Initiatives:
Participate in Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives to evaluate services and support sourcing decisions.

* Sourcing Execution:
Conduct appropriate sourcing activities to deliver quality services at the best cost, with minimal risks to Ford Motor Credit Company.

* Supplier Relationship Management:
Provide feedback to valued supply partners on their cost position relative to the market to help build effective long-term, productive relationships.

* Market Awareness:
Collaborate with business owners and internal stakeholders to stay informed about current and future technologies, understand the latest supply base footprint, and analyze financial health ratings and trends of suppliers.

* Supplier Onboarding:
Participate in the due diligence process for new supplier onboarding.