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Category Management Expert

Federal Express Corporation

United States

Remote

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Management Expert to lead the development of comprehensive category management strategies. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk management initiatives, requiring excellent project management and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing and financial analysis, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact on sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations while enjoying a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus Potential

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing or financial analysis required.
  • Strong knowledge of project management and current technology tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category management strategies and sourcing strategies.
  • Lead internal projects and participate in supplier negotiations.

Skills

Project Management
Financial Analysis
Supplier Relationship Management
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain
Bachelor's degree in Business
Bachelor's degree in Finance
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

Database Tools
Analytical Tools

Job description

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Leads the development and execution of holistic, enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity, and risk management initiatives. Develops, executes, and manages sourcing strategies using the Company's sourcing methodology.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for strategic functions including evaluation of category/spend information, benchmarking, and making recommendations for sourcing strategy and supplier scorecard criteria.
  • Develops category expertise, category management expertise, and market contacts, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders in all aspects of sourcing.
  • Leads internal projects/programs.
  • Participates in supplier negotiations, supporting senior staff and leadership.
  • Acts with authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics, or other quantitative discipline.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum five (5) years work experience in sourcing, financial analysis, or related field; a related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of project management, current technology tools/advances, and database/analytical tools. Good interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and knowledge with Railroads.

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: U.S. Pay Range: $6,511.62/month - $9,081.99/month.

Additional Details: Remote work will be considered based on business need.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws:

  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
  • EEO is the Law Supplement
  • Pay Transparency Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Freight and Package Transportation

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