Specialist, Procurement

About FedEx Supply Chain

FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.

We Have....

• A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers.
• A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!
  
  

General Summary....

The Procurement Specialist ensures that a variety of goods and services are acquired from qualified vendors/suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms and conditions. An important aspect of this role is seeking maximum value for the company through time and cost agreements.

This position will be responsible for.....

• Provides procurement support and maintains purchase agreements and purchase orders ensuring a consistent, best value approach to obtaining goods and services.
• Ensure that materials, goods and services are procured on time, to target costs and that deliverables meet the specified technical requirements.
• Handle a wide variety of commodities and be knowledgeable of qualified sources of supply, market conditions and trends.
• Participate in formulating near and long term buying strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing total cost.
• Maintain well documented purchase order files and follow up on open purchase orders.
• Negotiate, place and maintain the purchase order files for large dollar procurements which may include complex terms and conditions and extensive follow-up.
• Single point of contact for suppliers on critical project deliverables, includes status updates to the project team on PO life cycle up until delivery to the job sites.
• Continually analyzing pricing and purchasing habits in an effort to minimize cost while maximizing efficiency.
• Effectively communicate across multiple functions and levels while building relationships to ensure quality.
  
  

You might be a great fit if....

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred and 6 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management Skills
• Experience working with suppliers on developing delivery schedules.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
• A working knowledge of the FAR/DFARS.
• CPSR experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and written, verbal, and social communication skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• No sponsorship or relocation assistance available for this position.
  
  

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation:

Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
  
  

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training and a candidate's work experience.
  
  

Pay Range: 50000.00 (Min) - 73701.00 (Mid) - 97402.00 (Max) Yearly