Category Manager II - job 2 of 2

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. 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 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 Considered a Plus:

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  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

Domicile: This position will be domiciled in Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, and Pittsburgh ,PA.

Additional Information
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