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Director of Sourcing, IT

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Fedex

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Logistics
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Memphis
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a 4-year degree, 10+ years in IT sourcing, 5+ years leading teams, and skills in strategic sourcing, vendor management, project management, and financial acumen.
  • You will execute sourcing strategies, manage category initiatives, lead negotiations, mentor your team, and ensure supplier alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4-year degree
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in IT sourcing in a global, complex, matrixed organization. Experience within the IT function (e.g. vendor-facing experience) will also be considered.
  • 5+ years experience leading teams and managing complex projects
  • Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Risk Management, IT expertise, Strategic Thinking, Executive Presence and Communications, Stakeholder Management, Advanced Sourcing, Contract Management, Project Management, Financial Acumen & Cost Optimization
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or other related quantitative discipline is required.
  • Significant leadership experience and knowledge of sourcing, and supply chain processes is required.
  • Demonstrated success in leading/executing complex projects, building out business cases, and working with external suppliers is required. The ability to build collaborative work environments, agile teams, and consensus among various stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for executing the enterprise sourcing vision and strategy. Directs a team of individuals assigned to assess opportunities in specific categories.
  • Builds consensus on approach among stakeholders, and arrive at solutions that enable an enterprise approach to sourcing with significant cost reduction while improving or sustaining quality/service, supply chain integrity and other corporate objectives (e.g., diversity, sustainability).
  • Ensures compliance with the governance process and the Company sourcing methodology.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Category Strategy: Develop and execute category strategies for the portfolio of sub-categories within IT: Managed Services, Compute, Storage, Network, etc. Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, policy/process changes, demand management, etc.
  • Ongoing Category Management: Collaborate with IT partners and internal business partners to manage the IT Category with clear objectives including financial and operational objectives. Work with stakeholders to execute the category strategy and refine the operating model (ways of working with the IT organization and the business partners). Deploy knowledge of the industry to improve external spend effectiveness. Use market intelligence to identify opportunities for FedEx to improve external spend effectiveness.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Manage competitive sourcing events (i.e., RFx) and deploy industry knowledge to FedEx’s advantage. Lead complex negotiations with counterparties, structure deals and agreements to meet business requirements.
  • Team Leadership: Develop, recruit, train and mentor a high-performing team of sourcing experts with the right capabilities to lead the IT sub-categories. Develop and manage a capability roadmap for the IT Sourcing team.
  • Supplier Management: Actively shape supplier relationships to align vendor performance with FedEx’s requirements, risk management frameworks, and business objectives.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director of Sourcing, IT?

The primary responsibility is to execute the enterprise sourcing vision and strategy, directing a team to assess opportunities in specific categories to achieve significant cost reduction while improving quality, service, and other corporate objectives.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of a 4-year degree is required, along with 10+ years of relevant experience in IT sourcing within a global, complex organization. Additionally, 5+ years of experience leading teams and managing complex projects is necessary.

What key skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Risk Management, IT expertise, Strategic Thinking, Executive Presence and Communications, Stakeholder Management, Advanced Sourcing, Contract Management, Project Management, and Financial Acumen & Cost Optimization.

Where are the preferred work locations for this position?

The preferred work locations are Memphis, Plano, TX, or Pittsburgh.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The compensation range is $12,476.52/month to $22,873.62/month.

Is the Director of Sourcing, IT responsible for team leadership?

Yes, the Director is responsible for developing, recruiting, training, and mentoring a high-performing team of sourcing experts.

What does the strategic sourcing process entail?

The strategic sourcing process involves managing competitive sourcing events, leading complex negotiations, and structuring deals and agreements to meet the business's requirements.

Are there any specific corporate goals the sourcing strategy will align with?

Yes, the sourcing strategy aims to align with corporate goals such as cost reduction, quality improvement, supply chain integrity, diversity, and sustainability.

Does FedEx offer additional benefits beyond salary?

Yes, FedEx offers eligible employees health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Is experience in vendor-facing roles considered relevant for this position?

Yes, experience within the IT function, including vendor-facing roles, will also be considered relevant for this position.

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Fedex

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1971
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

FedEx connects people and possibilities through our worldwide portfolio of shipping, transportation, e-commerce and digital supply chain services. For decades, we’ve been innovating to deliver more for you. Strengthening supply chains with our global network. Simplifying logistics. Enhancing tracking and visibility. And using data from every journey to make your experience better. Our people are the foundation of our success, and FedEx has consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers. We inspire our global workforce of more than 575,000 team members to remain absolutely, positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities.