Skills
About the Role
Ford Motor Credit Company is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to help drive procurement of indirect software and service solutions. In this role, you’ll use strong analytical skills and collaborative judgment to support cost-saving efforts and improve sourcing outcomes across key categories.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP/RFQ development and execution
- Build and maintain category roadmaps for indirect software and services
- Partner with business owners, internal stakeholders, and external supply partners to align on needs and priorities
- Negotiate complex commercial terms, including contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and SLAs
- Develop sourcing strategies that optimize pricing, quality, and service performance—especially when leverage is limited
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs through structured analysis and supplier engagement
Requirements
- Analytical mindset with experience supporting sourcing, procurement, or vendor management
- Comfort managing sourcing processes such as RFI/RFP/RFQ
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience negotiating vendor agreements and service-level expectations (SOWs/SLAs preferred)
- Ability to evaluate supplier proposals and support data-driven decision-making
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on strategic sourcing initiatives supporting customers and dealers
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional stakeholders
- Professional growth in procurement, contracting, and category strategy