Hybrid Contingent Labor Program Consultant

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Contingent Labor Program Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $84,480 - $162,120 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Contingent Labor Program Consultant driving program strategy for Ford's contingent labor. Collaborating with Managed Service Provider to optimize performance and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global contingent labor program roadmap in partnership with the MSP
• Prioritize delivery of near term or “quick win” objectives within the Contingent Labor Transformation while also making progress against longer term strategic priorities
• Develop a deep understanding of the unique requirements within each business unit around hiring and the procurement of labor and services
• Work with the MSP to deliver best in class service from the supply base, creating a culture of accountability, quality, and pride in the program
• Achieve significant value creation, cost savings (including redundancy reduction/tail spend control) with the ability to report out on key performance indicators to senior leadership.
• Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, managing performance against KPIs, conducting business reviews, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management, Supply Chain, or a combination of education and work experience within a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Contingent Labor Program Management, MSP Client Services, Talent Acquisition Program Management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong foundational knowledge of different labor and services categories including contingent labor, IT services, Engineering Services, and other misc. professional services.
• Proven results in optimizing performance and spend through robust program management and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, translating detailed information into clear, concise executive summaries.
• Above average analytical skills with the ability to develop and interpret complex data and subsequently present insights clearly to various audiences.
• Experience with VMS solutions including implementation planning and project management (e.g. Fieldglass, Beeline, Magnit VMS, Flextrack, VNDLY, etc.)
• Highly adaptable and resourceful, with a proven ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in ambiguous environments.
• CCWP certification preferred
• Extensive understanding of the full spectrum of Contingent Labor and Professional Services offerings commonly found in Indirect Supply Chain.
• Strong competency and demonstrated experience with complex sourcing processes and procurement systems (S2C, P2P, VMS, or relevant I-ERP/procurement platforms).

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.