POSITION OVERVIEW:
Assists with sourcing and procurement related assignments, including program management, sourcing and competitive bidding activities, contract administration, category management support, customer and supplier research and problem resolution, and timely ordering, delivery and inventory management of goods and services to support business operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Contributes to supplier selection and onboarding, including competitive bidding, supplier negotiations and vendor management activities.
- Assists with developing business stakeholder relationships, providing support in navigating procurement processes and procedures.
- Actively uses quality tools, participating in activities that identify and implement enhancements to procurement and vendor administration processes, policies and systems.
- Uses appropriate system of records, monitoring, tracking and maintaining overall program, process and systems compliance.
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree/equivalency in business related field.
- Two (2) years’ experience in procurement/sourcing.
- Knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
JOB CONDITIONS:
None
EST FedEx Freight, Inc
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a business-related field.
- Two years' experience in procurement/sourcing.
- Knowledge of business software and spreadsheet applications (e.g., Excel).
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
What We Do
FedEx Freight operates FedEx’s less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation business across North America. Its services include Priority, Economy, and Direct shipping, while subsidiary FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited, time- and temperature-specific freight solutions. The company uses a large vehicle fleet, extensive service-center network, operational efficiency, data-driven technology, and dedicated personnel to deliver freight safely, securely, and reliably across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and nearby territories.
