FORD- Project Manager/Program Manager

12 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Logistics • Legal

About the job

Summary

This role at Apexon involves managing and negotiating high-value contracts (over $100M) within Ford's Motorsports category. Responsibilities include negotiating contract terms, payment terms, and pricing; managing the supply chain process with attention to detail; interfacing with legal teams; conducting risk assessments; and building strong internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive contracting experience, strong program management and communication skills, and experience with Indirect Aurora (SAP Ariba). The position requires effective analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex indirect supply chain purchases.
Must have:
  • Contract negotiation & review
  • Supply chain process expertise
  • High-value contract management
  • Strong communication skills
  • 5+ years experience
Good to have:
  • Indirect Aurora (SAP Ariba) knowledge
  • Non-production contract experience
Perks:
  • Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
  • 401K Plan
  • Life Insurance, STD & LTD
  • Paid Vacations & Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care
  • Learning & Development
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Description

Position at Apexon

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

Job Description:
Negotiate competitive contracts in the Motorsports category, i.e., terms & conditions, payment terms, and pricing
• Possess strong Supply Chain process skills with attention to detail, including ability to interface with various legal teams within Ford, leading meetings with supplier legal counsel, and facilitating risk assessments
• Ability to effectively manage, coordinate, and negotiate high dollar value contracts and POs
• Strong program management and communication skills. Ability to influence peers from within Supply Chain and cross functionally.
• Ability to build/maintain constructive internal cross functional and external business relationships
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and written communication skills (team player) • Ability to adapt to the “gray space” of Indirect Supply Chain buy with effective analytics skills
• Knowledge/Experience in Indirect Aurora (SAP Ariba) and non-production contracts is highly desirable
• Extensive contracting experience is a must, role will support managing, negotiating, and drafting numerous contracts including those over $100MM
 
Skills Required:
contract review contract negotiation supplier negotiation program management
 
Experience Required:
5 years

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Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.

Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. 

 

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Our Perks and Benefits: 

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. 

As an Apexer, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

 

We also offer:

  1. Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
  2. 401K Plan
  3. Life Insurance, STD & LTD
  4. Paid Vacations & Holidays
  5. Paid Parental Leave
  6. FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care
  7. Learning & Development 

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