What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager II-IT position at FedEx?
Leads the development and execution of holistic, enterprise-wide category management strategies, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, diversity, and risk management initiatives. Develops, executes, and manages sourcing strategies using the Company's sourcing methodology.
Essential Functions
- 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 internal projects / programs.
- Participates in supplier negotiations, supporting senior staff, and leadership.
- Acts with authority with suppliers, business stakeholders, Finance, and Legal.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics, or other quantitative discipline.
Minimum Experience
Minimum four (4) years work experience in sourcing, financial analysis, or related field, a related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent knowledge of project management, current technology tools / advances, and database / analytical tools. Good interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications : IT and sourcing experience in these areas are preferred :
Pay Transparency : This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary : information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay : Pay Transparency Posting Range Ex : U.S. Pay Range : $5,662.27 / month - $7,897.38 / month.
Additional Details : Application Criteria : Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 5 : 00 PM (EST), February 28, 2025. Position will be hybrid in Collierville, TN, Plano, TX or Pittsburgh, PA.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 recruitmentsupport@fedex.com .
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Salary : $5,662 - $7,897
