Category Management Expert

FedEx Group; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Category Manager to oversee enterprise-wide category management strategies. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sourcing and project management, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in sourcing or financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of category management strategies.
• Responsible for supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics

Tools

Database Tools

Analytical Tools

Job description

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

1. Responsible for strategic functions including: evaluation of category/spend information, benchmarking, and making recommendations for sourcing strategy and supplier scorecard criteria.
2. Develops category expertise, category management expertise, and market contacts, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders in all aspects of sourcing.
3. Leads internal projects/programs.
4. Participates in supplier negotiations, supporting senior staff and leadership.
5. Acts with authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal.
6. Performs 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 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. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and maximum. Actual starting pay will be determined by experience, market level, location, and other factors permitted by law. Additional pay, premiums, or bonuses may be available. The Company offers health, vision, 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.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for accommodations.

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

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Participates in the E-Verify program. For more information, see:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)