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Sourcing and Category Manager
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Job Description:
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* The Sourcing and Category Manager will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of sourcing strategies in assigned categories, including Contract Transportation – Road Linehaul.
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* In collaboration with business partners, you will constantly liaise with key stakeholders to drive the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
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* As a Sourcing and Category Manager, you will analyze trends in and outside the company, with robust screening of supply markets and continuous market intelligence for identifying innovative opportunities.
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* You will also perform procurement reporting and data analysis to propose and execute cost/service improvement opportunities.
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* Manage relationship and proactively work with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritize sourcing needs to support on the development of annual strategies and plans to achieve category goals.
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* Understand business requirements across categories and define the sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of services in line with expectations.
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Responsibilities:
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* Perform category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance and risk management
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* Lead the execution of sourcing strategies for identified categories at international and/or regional level to reduce the cost to serve
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* Analyze trends in and outside the company with robust screening of supply markets and continuous market intelligence for identifying innovative opportunities
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* Perform procurement reporting and data analysis to propose and execute cost/service improvement opportunities
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* Manage relationship and proactively work with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritize sourcing needs to support on the development of annual strategies and plans to achieve category goals
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* Understand business requirements across categories and define the sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of services in line with expectations
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* Lead the sourcing (RFx) process, including e-sourcing events, from start to finish for complex international projects
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Requirements:
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* Relevant work experience in international Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management in an international environment
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* Ability to work independently, lead and report on a strategic sourcing program in an international environment
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* Ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, research market trends and manage supporting contract development activities
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* Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
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* Robust change management skills
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* Ability to run multiple sourcing projects at the same time
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* Ability to work effectively in an international team environment and in a complex matrix organization
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* Contract Management and strong negotiation skills
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* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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* Advanced level Microsoft office proficiency including expertise in MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
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* Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver own work, sometimes work on short deadlines
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* Fluent English language skills (written and verbal)
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Benefits:
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* A challenging role in an international and dynamic working environment
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* Possibility to work very independently with broad responsibilities
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* Attractive compensation package
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* Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
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* Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
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What We Offer:
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* International work environment
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* Dynamic and growing company
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* Excellent career opportunities
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* State-of-the-art training facilities
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* Access to extensive network of FedEx employees worldwide
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* Challenging and exciting work assignments
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