Job Description

Job Description
Company: FedEx Services
Job Title: Category Management Expert
Job Requisition Number: RC318930
Category: Sourcing/Procurement
Pay Type: Exempt
Locations:
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
United States

Reviews and advises a Sourcing team on the development and execution of holistic, enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity, and risk management initiatives. Leads and guides the team through the strategic sourcing process, utilizing the FedEx sourcing methodology to develop a world-class supply chain. Uses data science principles to examine complex datasets and deliver recommendations based on sound logic and evidence. Establishes supplier scorecard criteria and monitors supplier performance. Effectively identifies, manages, and monitors risk. Works on multiple complex assignments concurrently. Leads and manages cross-functional teams and projects. Develops, mentors, and empowers less experienced team members in effective category management. Effectively interacts with executives on a routine basis. Acts with senior-level authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal.

Job Description
* Reviews and advises a Sourcing team on the development and execution of holistic, enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity, and risk management initiatives.

* Leads and guides the team through the strategic sourcing process, utilizing the FedEx sourcing methodology to develop a world-class supply chain.

* Uses data science principles to examine complex datasets and deliver recommendations based on sound logic and evidence.

* Establishes supplier scorecard criteria and monitors supplier performance.

* Effectively identifies, manages, and monitors risk.

* Works on multiple complex assignments concurrently.

* Leads and manages cross-functional teams and projects.

* Develops, mentors and empowers less experienced team members in effective category management.

* Effectively interacts with executives on a routine basis. Acts with senior level authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics or other quantitative discipline. Minimum five (5) years work experience in strategic sourcing and/or category management a related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements. Exceptional analytical decision making skills. Superior demonstrated skills with current technology tools/advances and database/analytical tools. Proven negotiating skills and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.

This position will be in Memphis, Tennessee.
Relocation assistance may be available for this position.
Upload current copy of Resume and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business on April 14, 2021 at 5:00pm CST.

FedEx Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status.

FedEx Services will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship or a direct threat would result from the accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.