Technology Platforms Operational Specialist

Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

In this position...
The Technology Platforms Operational Specialist provides dedicated logistical and operational support to the teams comprising the Technology Platforms organization: Research & Advanced Engineering, Global Technology Strategy, and Technology Platform Program Management.  Duties include management of positions, purchase orders, and general administration of significant projects.
 

What you'll do...

• Business Operations Team Project Management & Tracking
• Procurement Operations: Manage the purchasing, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, and receiving of goods & services (Ford Procurement Systems – Ariba/Aurora, GPIRS, CPARS, Check Requests)
• Resolve open commitments and communicate order status to requestors, suppliers, and purchasing
• Interface with Ford buyers to support Aurora amendments & supplier invoice issues
• Interface with Technology Platforms Budget Team and Technology Platforms Finance team regarding status of PO requests, budget-related issues, etc.
• Track and report departmental headcount & position management within Technology Platforms / EVD&D
• Assist with Capital procurement & Capital appropriations process improvement teams / asset disposal process
• Establish & maintain Ariba approval chains & update as needed
• Create new supplier codes & update as needed in TrackLite and GSDB database
• Maintain department FAB card – place orders, track spending, perform monthly reconciliation
   

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in Ford or other OEM/Supplier Product Development organization
• 1 + year experience with Ford Ariba/Aurora, CPARS, GPIRS, and Purchasing systems
• 1 + year experience in Automotive/OEM, Supplier Finance, Purchasing, and Procurement processes

Even better, you may have…

• 1 + year experience working within Automotive/Powertrain sub-systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills with cross functional teams
• Creative, flexible, motivated, and solution-oriented
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively address them
• Experience with facilitating project portfolio, finance, or budget-related management presentations
• Data-driven and results-focused

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 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD 

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran statu