Manager Sourcing - Information Technology (IT) - Global

Job Description Summary:

• This position manages and leads a team of professionals in support of FedEx enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.
  
• Responsibilities include: corporate strategic planning, analysis, process/project management development, system support, creating and implementing the most effective short and long term sourcing strategies managing complex negotiations with third parties.
  
• Responsible for creating long and short term strategies that align with corporate goals and produce the most cost effective solutions.
  
• Responsible for the development of professionals while creating an innovative and effective organization in support of FedEx goals.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of category managers that work with colleagues across functions in FedEx to develop and recommend category strategies and sourcing strategies for Information Technology (IT).
  
• Coaches, guides, and mentors a team of category managers to develop strategies, to implement execution plans, to partner with stakeholders to deliver value to FedEx.
  
• Uses deep knowledge of the supplier market for Information Technology (IT) to deliver valuate and find opportunities for FedEx.
  
• Partners with colleagues and executives to manage RFIs and RFPs and analyze supplier responses for Information Technology (IT).
  
• Provides category management expertise, sourcing best practices, leverage industry knowledge about Information Technology (IT) and market analysis to identify and deliver on savings/improvement opportunities for FedEx.
  
• Develops new approaches to benchmarking, synthesizing information from disparate sources (internal and external).
  
• Challenges traditional ways of working throughout the process.
  
• Identifies 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.
  
• Seven (7) years professional business experience in analytical/quantitative sourcing activities across multiple complex categories including program or project management roles. A related advanced degree may offset the experience requirements.
  
• Proven leadership experience. Outstanding human relations, negotiating and communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership.
  
• Excellent analytical, process/project management skills.
  
• Ability to innovate and produce high quality results and sourcing solutions across multiple categories on a consistent basis.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Considered a Plus:

• A 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.
  
• Professional exempt experience in category management or contract/supplier management
  
• Experience leading teams in large-scale, global companies
  
• Deep knowledge of the supplier landscape for Information Technology (IT)
  
• Experience leading teams that deliver value through knowledge of supplier market and understanding of the Information Technology (IT) value chains
  
• Financial acumen and understanding of Total Cost of Ownership
  
• Exceptional emotional and active listening skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze 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 communication skills"

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, Tennessee however the position may be hybrid in Collierville (Memphis, Tennessee; Dallas (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
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Job Posting End Date: 04-10-2024

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