Category Manager II

Job 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.

• 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.

Abilities/Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrate ability to take initiative to build internal and external relationships
• Strong verbal & written communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate internally and externally at the individual contributor to executive level stakeholders
• Strong emotional intelligence to understand stakeholder requirements and supplier capability to deliver results
• Experience leading large cross functional initiatives requiring demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrate ability to identify and solve complex business problems with minimal supervision
• Strong data analysis and data science skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including use of functions and formulas
• Experience leading supplier diversity, risk, and sustainability programs
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative to gain deep category specific knowledge to develop sourcing recommendations
• Strong ability to work as a team member as well as work independently
• Experience in Quality Driven Management or similar (Six Sigma, Total Quality Management) processes
• Experience leading sourcing activities without constant supervision
• Demonstrate ability to act accountably in all aspects of category management
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Facility Service Sourcing knowledge is a plus – with experience managing scope in Waste & Recycling, Facility Maintenance & Repair, Pest Control, Janitorial, Landscaping/Ice & Snow, Utilities, or Equipment Rental categories
• Pay Transparency: Salary grade E26. PGH range ($6,854.33/mo - $11,309.65/mo), Collierville range ($6,511.62/mo - $10,744.16/mo), Plano range ($6,854.33/mo - $11,309.65/mo)