Procurement Coordinator managing procurement operations and compliance within Ford Motor Company. Supporting procurement lifecycle while ensuring adherence to financial policies and standards.
Responsibilities
Manage End-to-End FAB Card Operations: Execute corporate FAB card transactions and perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations while providing expert guidance to users to ensure 100% adherence to corporate financial policies.
Serve as FAB Card Subject Matter Expert (SME): Act as the primary point of contact for FAB card inquiries, proactively identifying and escalating system errors or policy discrepancies to management for resolution.
Support Procurement Lifecycle in Ariba: Facilitate the purchase order (PO) process within the Ariba Indirect procurement system, including requisition submission, invoice reconciliation, amendments, and data reporting.
Uphold Compliance Standards: Ensure strict alignment with company policies and ethical sourcing standards while championing best practices in sustainable procurement.
Optimize Workflows through Data Analysis: Analyze procurement data and workflows to mitigate operational risks, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve overall transactional accuracy.
Cultivate Cross-Functional Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic relationships with Program Engineering, Finance, and Leadership to ensure procurement activities support broader organizational goals.
Support Specialized Procurement Initiatives: Assist with high-impact activities including project setup, intra-company transactions, and other ad-hoc procurement requirements as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
High School Diploma
Exceptional data analysis skills. Some experience with coding (Python), AI, and/or automation of workflows is a bonus.
Exceptional data analysis skills and attention to detail, with a focus on financial compliance
Knowledge of administrative procedures and software applications (such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Experience with various procurement systems and respective process workstreams (i.e. Concur, Ariba, SAP) and the ability to train others on these platforms
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to be proactive and anticipate the needs of a high-energy team
Ability to follow specific, detailed instructions while exercising judgment within the area of immediate responsibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Executive support and corporate event management experience.
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.
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