Êtegory Manager II - Purchased Transportation

Job Description Summary: Leads the development and execution of multiple holistic, enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity, and risk management initiatives. Develops, executes, and manages sourcing strategies for complex categories using the FedEx sourcing methodology. Responsible for strategic functions including: evaluation of category/spend information, benchmarking, and making recommendations for sourcing strategy and supplier scorecard criteria. Develops category expertise, category management expertise, and market contacts, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders in all aspects of sourcing. Leads complex internal projects/programs. Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations to successful outcomes of significant corporate impact. Effectively interacts with executives. Acts with senior-level authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics or other quantitative discipline. Minimum four (4) years work experience in sourcing or related field. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements. Excellent analytical skills. Superior demonstrated skills with current technology tools/advances, and database/analytical tools. Proven interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Proven negotiating skills and project management skills Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus: Possess industry related background such as Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Management. Engages with cross functional teams within FedEx Purchased Transportation to develop and recommend category strategies and sourcing strategies for components from equipment to third-party linehaul services (intermodal, road, rail, etc.) Applies deep knowledge and understanding of the supplier market and industry for Purchased Transportation to deliver value and determine opportunities for the FedEx Enterprise. Partner with Sourcing and Procurement members and Business Teams/Stakeholders to manage all aspects of Sourcing Events (RFIs, RFPs, etc.) . Provide category management expertise, sourcing best practices, leverage industry knowledge and market analysis to identify and deliver on savings/improvement opportunities for FedEx Purchased Transportation related categories. Challenge traditional ways of working throughout processes. Identify potential cost-savings opportunities using Total Cost of Ownership approach. Work/Domicile Location: This position will be hybrid within a reasonable commutable distance from a specific FedEx office location. The desired location for this position is Collierville (Memphis), Tennessee, however the position may also be hybrid in Plano, Texas or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position is hybrid, meaning that employees must be onsite as directed by leadership but allows team members flexibility to work from home otherwise. Relocation: Relocation assistance is available. Additional Information Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) on the date below. If the date below is blank, there is no specified closing date for this requisition. FedEx. Where now meets next. Our vision is to be the earth's most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field. FedEx inspires its more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer: FORTUNE Magazine: No. 18 among “World’s Most Admired Companies” (2023) Newsweek Magazine: One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” (2023) Forbes Magazine: One of “Americas Best Large Employers” (2023) Newsweek Magazine: One of