Global Indirect Supply Chain Transformation Leader

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & family support

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford seeks a strategic Leader to guide the Indirect Supply Chain globally, partnering with cross-functional teams to unlock savings and drive standardization, automation, and scalable processes. You will oversee major industrial programs and ensure timely sourcing of facilities, equipment, and services.

The role emphasizes governance, performance management, and change leadership across regions, with a focus on IT, facilities, and professional services categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, operations, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, program management, or enterprise transformation.
• Experience across multiple indirect categories (IT, marketing & sales, facilities, transportation, equipment).
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives in global/large-scale organizations.
• Proven experience developing performance metrics, governance processes, and executive reporting.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, or transformation outcomes.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and aligning stakeholders across functions, regions, and business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead global indirect performance management system and own KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Translate business objectives into measurable initiatives and annual operating plans.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews with executive leadership.
• Develop and institutionalize global standard work across indirect supply chain.
• Establish governance frameworks, playbooks, operating procedures, and controls.
• Lead deployment of AI, analytics, and digital sourcing solutions.
• Build and execute the Indirect Supply Chain transformation roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to simplify work, automate activities, and digitize workflows.
• Deliver program requirements on time and at or below cost targets.
• Establish mechanisms to quantify value realization and business impact.

Skills

Leadership

Indirect procurement

Performance management

Analytics & finance

Digital transformation

Executive influence

Scalable systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ford seeks a strategic Leader to guide the Indirect Supply Chain globally, partnering with cross-functional teams to unlock savings and drive standardization, automation, and scalable processes. You will oversee major industrial programs and ensure timely sourcing of facilities, equipment, and services.

The role emphasizes governance, performance management, and change leadership across regions, with a focus on IT, facilities, and professional services categories.