Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

FedEx; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractual Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

FedEx in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a procurement professional to develop and execute enterprise-wide category management strategies across spend categories, with emphasis on HR Services and overall supplier performance. You will partner with stakeholders to optimize costs, manage risk, and deliver value.

The role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and experience in cross-functional projects within a global organization. Hybrid work arrangements and global mobility are supported by FedEx.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/SCM or related field.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management activities including spend analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Develop category expertise and market intelligence to support sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and qualify suppliers through research and tenders, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and reviews for favorable terms.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage communications and performance.
• Analyze pricing, cost structures, and total cost of ownership for vendor selection.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and implement risk mitigation.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Finance, Legal, and leadership to drive outcomes.
• Drive procurement process improvements using best practices and analytics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

At FedEx, moving the world doesn’t only mean delivering for our customers around the globe. Moving the world is also about creating what’s next. We are Team FedEx and we are 500,000+ people strong around the world. The work we all do comes down to one purpose: to provide our customers with outstanding experiences as we connect the world to what’s next.

This isn’t a place to get just a job. Here, you get a career for life. It’s a place to enjoy constant change, growth, and progress in your career. Our willingness to innovate and transform is what keeps us at the forefront of our industry. With curiosity, inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit, we keep finding new and better ways to deliver results – for our customers, for our people and for the planet.

Here, you will have the flexibility and empowerment to reimagine the new, spread your wings and see your impact. By doing so, we are motivated to be better together. And together, we will continue to drive and deliver excellence.

Our Values

We take pride in being a people-first company, where our employees feel safe, valued and respected. Our culture values empower us to deliver great results.

With one FedEx culture, we:

Take care of each other | Commit to do good | Own outstanding | Drive business results | Create what’s next

Awards

• FedEx has consistently ranked among the top 20 in the “World’s Most Admired Companies” report, published in FORTUNE magazine, since 2001
• Ethisphere named FedEx as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies® in 2023

What you will do

This role is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide category management strategies across spend categories, integrating strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for HR Service categories using the FedEx sourcing methodology, including market analysis, supplier assessment and selection, total cost of ownership evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value, optimize costs, manage risk, and support business objectives. This role requires strong procurement expertise, exceptional negotiation skills, deep data analysis, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a diverse stakeholder network.

Essential Functions

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management activities, including spend analysis, market assessments, benchmarking, supplier evaluations, and development of category strategies and supplier performance criteria.
• Develop and maintain category expertise, market intelligence, and supplier networks while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and sourcing initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers through research, assessment, competitive tenders, and due diligence processes, ensuring alignment with company standards and requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and agreement reviews to secure favorable commercial terms while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as a key point of contact for supplier communications, performance management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze pricing proposals, cost structures, and total cost of ownership to support vendor selection, cost savings opportunities, and value optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance against established KPIs, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to support business continuity and compliance objectives.
• Lead cross-functional projects and programs, collaborating effectively with business stakeholders, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership to drive successful outcomes.
• Foster procurement process improvements by implementing best practices and leveraging tools, systems, and analytics to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall procurement performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You will be a great fit if you

• 2–3 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes, contract management, supplier relationship management, and negotiation strategies, all focused on best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, develop insights, and make recommendations that support sourcing and category strategies.
• Experience evaluating supplier markets, cost structures, and total cost of ownership to drive value and business outcomes.
• Experience delivering measurable value through category expertise and category market knowledge
• Strong project management, analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a global organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics/reporting tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar business systems.
• Proficient in English and Chinese; multilingual skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence across a global organization.
• Experience supporting HR Services categories such as Temporary Labor, Business Travel, and Corporate Credit Cards is preferred. Experience supporting APAC markets is a plus.
• Knowledge of labor laws, compliance requirements, and contingent labor programs is advantageous.

What you can expect

• Attractive remuneration package including Contractual Bonus and Tuition Assistance.
• Spread your wings and take ownership of your career with opportunities to advance through internal promotions, job rotations, training and leadership programs and cross-functional projects
• Complimentary 24/7 access to our learning platforms to support you in becoming who you want to be
• Work-life balance programs including hybrid work arrangement: WFH (work from home) and office
• Health & wellness, employee assistance, and rewards and recognition programs
• Special employee discounts on shipping, travel, and more

Interested to join Team FedEx?

Everyone at FedEx has a part to play. It’s about coming up with smart solutions, remaining resilient in the face of setbacks, and going above and beyond to get the job done. And whether you’re a business leader or delivery driver, you’ll be empowered to take responsibility and overcome each challenge in your own way.