Supplier Management Advisor

FedEx Group; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Supplier Management professional to oversee aircraft materiel suppliers, monitor performance, and drive cost reductions. You will lead cross-functional teams across QA, maintenance, and engineering to optimize supplier relations and inventory outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 years in contract/supplier management or logistics planning, with strong data analysis, BI, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years professional exempt experience in contract / supplier management, customer development and relations management, inventory management, or logistics planning and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing data and formulate recommendations in support of strategic sourcing and optimal inventory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Directs interfaces with supplier organizations at all levels of management to secure the supply chain of the FedEx airline.
• Monitors and manages supplier performance to contractual and committed terms and ensures FedEx complies with contractual obligations.
• Leads cross-functional teams comprised of QA/Airworthiness, Maintenance, Materiel, Engineering, Reliability to drive supplier performance and improvement plans.
• Provides insights to management on risks and opportunities in MRO and product purchase markets and input into supplier selections decisions.
• Leads business reviews with suppliers to optimize performance and maintain appropriate inventory levels for service; drives cost reduction and remedies.

Skills

Data analysis

Contract management

Supplier management

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAS

SharePoint

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Develops methods and processes that promote effective management of Aircraft Materiel Suppliers who provide aircraft component repair and overhaul services. Serves as the primary point of contact for supplier performance and relations management for all applicable suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Directs interfaces with supplier organizations at all levels of management to secure the supply chain of the FedEx airline.

• Monitors and manages supplier performance to contractual and committed terms and ensures FedEx complies with contractual obligations.

• Leads cross-functional teams comprised of Q.A./Airworthiness, Maintenance, Materiel, Engineering, Reliability) to drive optimal performance of suppliers. Collects and analyzes supplier performance data to identify areas of improvement, guides supplier developed improvement plans and oversees implementation.

• Provides insights to management on risks and opportunities in the MRO and product purchase markets and input into supplier selections decisions.

• Leads business reviews with suppliers to achieve optimum results in suppliers’ performance in support of maintaining appropriate inventory levels for desired service level, identifies and drives cost reduction and / or avoidance initiatives, ensures maximum capture of commercial / industry remedies, develops deep relationships with suppliers for mutual benefit.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree/equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, or related field.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years professional exempt experience in contract / supplier management, customer development and relations management, inventory management, or logistics planning and management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability in analyzing data and formulate recommendations in support of strategic sourcing and optimal inventory strategy.

Proven competence in project management, proficiency in the use of business computer software programs, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI.

Strong interpersonal, analytical and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details: This posting will close at 5PM on September 13, 2026. The desired location for this position is Memphis; TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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 [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• 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).

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