As a category manager you will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing decisions that will need to be driven by market conditions data around cost, technology, and quality.
- Proven experience as Category Manager or similar role. Solid knowledge of Category Management. Understanding the applied practice, concepts and process several procurement fields.
- Experience in Supply Chain/ Purchasing or related areas - 3 to 5 years (Indirect Purchasing / Capex is a plus).
- Advanced analytical thinking and decision-making skills, an analytical mind with a strategic ability.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage large, moderately complex, medium to high-impact projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Engineering background is a plus. Knowledge in Automotive Machinery Equipment and Tooling is a plus.
DISCLAIMER:
Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.
- Manage Categories related to Indirect Equipment Services and Supplies (Machinery and Tooling).
- Develop Master Category Strategies (MCSs) to support business objectives.
- Devise long-term development strategies for Categories.




- Deploy actions within categories and deliver savings targets where appropriate.
- Understand automotive manufacturing process to reflect needs in the MCSs.
- Research and understand Integral and Regional Industrial, Economic and External supply market (Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, market suppliers, key industry trends/issues environment, etc) and use that knowledge to leverage MCSs.
- Work cross-functionally to identify suppliers within the scope of the category requirements.
- Analyze data / insights to determine industry and trends.
- Provide guidance and oversight for Category Strategies Implementation. Facilitate execution of Master Category Strategies as part of the implementation team along with buyers and key stakeholders.
- Support the collection of supplier, market, and Category information.
- Support tracking and documentation of risk and issue management for the category
- Support implementation of risk mitigation, cost reduction, and inventory management plans.
- Lead MCSs approval with strategic key stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional teams regarding MCSs development.
- Lead consistent communications with stakeholders to drive category management and foster trust relationships.
- Get in front of sourcing decisions by regular participation in the IESS Sourcing Forums.
- Attend required Category Management training modules when required.
- Review taxonomy for any needed updates and align taxonomy to existing commodity codes.
- Be an advocate for Category Management process adoption in the company.
- Participate in innovative projects that will help buyers to optimize work.

📌 Category Manager - Indirect Machinery and Tooling (Naucalpan de Juárez)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Naucalpan de Juárez