Category Management Expert P25-219423-1

FedEx Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead category management strategies. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in sourcing and project management. The position offers a hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in sourcing or financial analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of project management and current technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic functions including evaluation of category/spend information.
• Leads internal projects/programs and participates in supplier negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

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 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

Category Management Experience

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 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. Employees may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonuses. The Company offers health, vision, dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

U.S. Pay Range: $6,511.62/month - $10,267.18/month.

Additional Details

The position will be hybrid in Collierville, TN, Plano, TX, or Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must live within a reasonable commute. Employees must be onsite as directed by leadership but have flexibility to work from home otherwise.

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 qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for accommodations.

Applicants' Rights & Legal Information

• 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 & Immigration Services

Participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more at:

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