Category Manager - Computer Hardware, Mid-Level

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Job Summary:

Ford Credit is part of Ford Motor Company, focusing on delivering IT solutions with compliance to regulatory requirements. The ET Hardware Category Manager is responsible for creating and implementing category strategies to support various IT hardware initiatives, ensuring quality, timing, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Global Master Category Strategy for IT Hardware

• Ensure on-time delivery of quality product which support financial planning and sourcing

• Conduct supplier business unit reviews which allow stakeholders to stay abreast of current and future technologies

• Provide direct support to business owners for fast issue closure and relationship development

• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQs to obtain information which support the category strategy development and competitive cost delivery of various IT Hardware initiatives

• Work directly with business owners to develop year-over-year product/service cost position

• Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements

• Drive and support Supply Base optimization and strategic priorities through leverage of the Enterprise spend

• Build strong cross-functional relationships within the various internal business units and department to further align on strategic category vision and savings opportunities

• Be a progressive thinker, seeking out ways to drive efficiencies, find cost savings, or spend reduction opportunities, with intelligence of what is best in class

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree

• 6+ years of supply chain/program/commodity management experience

• Strong enterprise technology business acumen (i.e. hardware, software, and services)

• Strong communicator, transitioning details to clear executive messaging.

• Strategic thinker for category strategy development.

• Builds relationships across organizations for decisions and alignment.

• Analytical skills for data analysis and conversion.

• Negotiation skills fostering results and relationships.

• Proactive, resourceful; handles ambiguity well.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Collaborative leader and team player.

Company:

Ford Credit is a leading automotive financial services company. Founded in 1959, the company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.