Cyber Security Software Buyer

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?

In this position...  

As a Cyber Security Software Buyer at Ford Motor Company, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, procuring, and managing cyber security software solutions that enhance and protect our digital infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security operations, and legal departments, ensuring that our cyber security software meets the highest standards of protection and compliance

What you'll do…

• Drive the on-time sourcing of cyber security software solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with industry standards.
• Negotiate key contracts to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms for cyber security software across all Ford business units.
• Develop and lead the implementation of global category strategies for cyber security software, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise goals.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships within various internal business units to drive strategic alignment and savings opportunities.
• Support supply base optimization, leveraging enterprise spend to enhance strategic priorities and improve supplier performance.
• Be a forward-thinking leader, continuously seeking efficiencies, cost savings, and opportunities for spend reduction while maintaining industry best practices.

You'll have... 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, or Related Field (minimum)
• 5+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience (minimum)
• Strong communicator that can effectively transition from bottom-up details to concise, clear executive-level messaging.
• Strategic and analytical thinking to develop effective and organized program reviews on weekly basis.
• Ability to build relationships and trust across organizations to drive decisions and alignment.
• Strong data & analytics understanding for synthesis of complex data into clear, understandable format.
• Strong understanding of Information Technology offerings e.g., Hardware, Software, Software Development and Services.
• Strong knowledge across complex sourcing processes.
• Proactive and resourceful; comfortable with navigating ambiguity. 
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to changing priorities.
• Collaborative leader and team player.

You'll have... 

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree (preferred) 
• 8+ years of supply chain/program/commodity management experience in the Automotive industry (preferred)

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 childcare 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

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.

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