Strategic Category Management Leader

FedEx Freight; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Memphis is seeking a senior Category Manager to lead enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity and risk initiatives. Develops, executes, and manages sourcing strategies using the Company's sourcing methodology.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, drives supplier negotiations, and leads internal projects while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in sourcing, financial analysis, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management and analytical tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic evaluation of spend data and benchmark sourcing options.
• Develop category expertise and supplier scorecard criteria.
• Lead internal projects and support senior negotiators.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

FedEx Freight in Memphis is seeking a senior Category Manager to lead enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity and risk initiatives. Develops, executes, and manages sourcing strategies using the Company's sourcing methodology.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, drives supplier negotiations, and leads internal projects while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.