Êtegory Management Expert - Air Freight

Job Description Summary: Reviews and advises a Sourcing team on the development and execution of holistic, enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity, and risk management initiatives. Leads and guides the team through the strategic sourcing process, utilizing the FedEx sourcing methodology to develop a world-class supply chain. Uses data science principles to examine complex datasets and deliver recommendations based on sound logic and evidence. Establishes supplier scorecard criteria and monitors supplier performance. Effectively identifies, manages, and monitors risk. Works on multiple complex assignments concurrently. Leads and manages cross-functional teams and projects. Develops, mentors, and empowers less experienced team members in effective category management. Effectively interacts with executives on a routine basis. Acts with senior-level authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Works with colleagues across functions in FedEx to develop and recommend category strategies and sourcing strategies for Air Freight Uses deep knowledge of the supplier market for Air Freight to deliver value and find opportunities for FedEx Partner with colleagues to manage RFIs + RFPs and analyze supplier responses for Air Freight Provide category management expertise, sourcing best practices, leverage industry knowledge about Air Freight and market analysis to identify and deliver on savings/improvement opportunities for FedEx Challenge traditional ways of working throughout process Identify potential cost-savings opportunities using Total Cost of Ownership approach Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics or other quantitative discipline. Minimum five (5) years work experience in strategic sourcing and/or category management a related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements. Exceptional analytical decision making skills. Superior demonstrated skills with current technology tools/advances and database/analytical tools. Proven negotiating skills and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including presentation skills. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus: Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management would be a plus. MBA or related master’s degree would be a plus. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification would be a plus. Demonstrated ability in analyzing data and formulate recommendation in support of strategic sourcing and category 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 Professional exempt experience in category management, or contract / supplier management Experience in air freight companies, and knowledge of the supplier landscape for Air Freight Experience delivering value within a category through their knowledge of the supplier market and understanding of the Air Freight value chains 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 Dallas (Plano), Texas however the position may also be hybrid in Collierville (Memphis), Tennessee; 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