What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist- Procurement position at FedEx Freight?
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
Qualifications
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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 ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. 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.
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
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.
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 ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. 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.