Sourcing Manager

Plano, TX

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading cost saving initiatives through use of the sourcing processes (RFx, negotiations), including managing relationships with key suppliers. The role is also responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of supply chain strategies with key suppliers.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)

Reduce manufacturing supply, services, and system costs
Conduct RFP, RFI, RFQ and direct negotiations with suppliers
Develop strategies to better leverage supplier capabilities
Participate in cross functional projects and processes
Communicate, both written and verbally, to customers and senior management predominately through PowerPoint
Establish and maintain expert-level knowledge of assigned supply and or service markets (capabilities, market conditions and trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, etc.)
Perform cost benefit analysis for key project deliverables
Track ongoing savings and supplier scorecard
Facilitate and conduct key supplier business reviews
Provide input and support in the implementation of supplier products and services
Ensure accuracy of pricing, including within purchasing and accounting systems
Support supplier diversity initiatives and attainment of goals
Support environmental objectives and policies
All other duties as needed or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of supplier management experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
Strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and mange changing targets and goals
Experience in the creation and management of contracts preferred
For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to travel as required in order to meet with customers, vendors, other team members, and/or other business necessities
Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
Ability, on a consistent basis, to read and interpret documents and instructions from customers, vendors, and other team members
Ability, on a consistent basis, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
Ability, on a consistent basis, to work within the appropriate level of independence
Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science.

Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.

FedEx Office is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing. America’s Military Veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.

FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia's fair chance hiring law.