Digital Procurement & Catalog Specialist

Ford Motor Company; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company solicita un Especialista en Digital Procurement & Catalog para gestionar el ciclo de vida de catálogos de proveedores en SAP Ariba, garantizar la calidad de datos y la conectividad entre Ford, proveedores y la red SAP.

El cargo requiere experiencia en cadena de suministro, compras y gestión de proyectos, con foco en cumplimiento y mejoras continuas. Ubicación en México, enfoque colaborativo y uso de tecnologías de analítica AI en proyectos de cadena de suministro indirecta.

Qualifications

• Se requiere título universitario en BI o Data Science o relacionado.
• Al menos 4 años de experiencia en gestión de la cadena de suministro, compras/procurement o planificación de materiales.
• Fuertes habilidades de negocio y gestión de proyectos para liderar transformaciones.
• Excelentes habilidades de gestión de proyectos y capacidad de coordinar reuniones con stakeholders.
• Comunicación eficaz entre IT y equipos de negocio/ proveedores; atención al detalle y calidad de datos.

Responsibilities

• Gestión del catálogo SAP Ariba; mantenimiento de datos maestros y restricciones.
• Gestión de cambios y documentación técnica en SharePoint; guías de referencia.
• Formación interna sobre nuevas funciones de Ariba y mejoras del sistema.
• Cumplimiento de estándares Ford/Ariba, mapeo UNSPSC, UoM y formato de moneda.
• Interfaz entre IT, Supply Chain y proveedores para optimizar compras.
• Guiar onboarding de proveedores en SAP Business Network y gestión de ANIDs.
• Coordinación de fases de lanzamiento y pruebas de QA para catálogos.

Skills

Supply chain management

Purchasing/procurement

Materials planning

Communication skills

Project management

IT-business liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in business Intelligence or Data Science or related

Tools

SAP Ariba

ERP integrations

Job description

Digital Procurement & Catalog Specialist

Empresa : Ford Motor Company Tipo de empleo : Tiempo completo Mexico

Descripción del trabajo - Digital Procurement & Catalog Specialist

Description

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position...

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.

We are looking for someone with a purchasing/supply chain background and an interest in technology and innovation. The Catalog Management and Tech Innovation Analyst is responsible for the overall governance and end-to-end lifecycle of supplier catalogs within the SAP Ariba environment. This role ensures system integrity, data accuracy, and seamless technical connectivity between Ford, its suppliers, and the SAP Business Network. You will act as a critical link between IT, Supply Chain, and external vendors to optimize the user purchasing experience and ensure procurement compliance. This role also innovates on processes and tools for indirect procurement.

Responsibilities

Catalog Governance & System Maintenance

• Maintain the SAP Ariba Catalog Module, managing master data and business entity restrictions to ensure a streamlined procurement process.


• Oversee Change Management by maintaining technical documentation on SharePoint and updating Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).


• Provide internal training on new Ariba features and system enhancements.


• Enforce compliance with Ford and Ariba standards, including rigorous adherence to UNSPSC mapping, Unit of Measure (UoM) lists, and currency formatting. Technology Innovation


• Support the continues improvement of SAP solutions as customer expert to communicate any paint point challenges or improvements to continue improving the operational excellence and buyer experience


• Stay abreast of trends in AI analytics and integrate these insights into current and future supply chain projects by working collaboratively with the Indirect Systems team

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Perform data cleansing and enrichment to ensure catalog keywords and descriptions are optimized for internal searchability and user experience.


• Act as the final validator for the end-user interface, ensuring all catalog content is functional, accurate, and visually consistent.


• Manage the full content lifecycle, including version control and the strategic activation or deactivation of supplier content.

Supplier Liaison & Technical Enablement

• Serve as the lead coordinator between suppliers, SAP Ariba, Ford IT, and Supply Chain teams.


• Lead supplier onboarding on the SAP Business Network, establishing and managing ANIDs across both QA and Production environments.


• Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding CIF/cXML connectivity, PunchOut credentials, and ERP integrations.

Tactical Execution & Launch Management

• Manage the \"Pre-Launch\" phase by reviewing catalog requests, maintaining project trackers, and leading weekly stakeholder meetings.


• Oversee QA Testing: Load catalogs into the test environment, troubleshoot technical errors with suppliers, and perform end-to-end testing from Requisition to Invoice/Credit Memo.


• Lead Production Deployment: Coordinate \"Catalog Approver\" routing for buyers, activate catalogs in the P2P system, and manage launch communications to business customers.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business Intelligence or Data Science or related


• Experience: 4+ years of supply chain management experience, e.g., purchasing/procurement, material planning.


• Skills & Knowledge: S trong business acumen and project management skills to be effective at driving transformations and change management.


• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead weekly stakeholder meetings.


• Strong communication skills for coordinating between technical (IT) and non-technical (Suppliers/Business) teams.


• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail regarding data integrity.

Even better, you may have...

• Advanced degree in technical and business fields.


• Experience leading IT projects in the global manufacturing industry.


• Skilled in current technologies and trends for supply chain management.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Base Location - GTBC (Lomas Verdes, Naucalpan de Juarez - Estado de México)

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do,

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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