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The Professional Services Category Manager will be a self-motivated member of a team consisting of other Professional Services Category Managers overseeing a diverse portfolio of services spend for Ford Motor Company. This team supports commodities such as professional services, contingent labor, training, audit services, document management services, management consulting, etc. Category managers are responsible for establishing and executing the procurement strategy within their category across the global organization. 

This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and collaborating closely with various internal departments to meet their needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of indirect spend categories, and proven experience in managing procurement processes.