Procurement Specialist

Who we are

At FedEx, moving the world doesn't only mean delivering for our customers around the globe. Moving the world is also about creating what's next. We are Team FedEx and we are 500,000+ people strong around the world. The work we all do comes down to one purpose: to provide our customers with outstanding experiences as we connect the world to what's next.

This isn't a place to get just a job. Here, you get a career for life. Its a place to enjoy constant change, growth, and progress in your career. Our willingness to innovate and transform is what keeps us at the forefront of our industry. With curiosity, inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit, we keep finding new and better ways to deliver results for our customers, for our people and for the planet.

Here, you will have the flexibility and empowerment to reimagine the new, spread your wings and see your impact. By doing so, we are motivated to be better together. And together, we will continue to drive and deliver excellence.

Our Values

We take pride in being a people-first company, where our employees feel safe, valued and respected. Our culture values empower us to deliver great results.

Take care of each other | Commit to do good | Own outstanding | Drive business results | Create what's next!

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist supports supplier on-boarding, vendor management, and related procurement activities. Builds relationships with business stakeholders, assists in navigating procurement processes, and contributes to process improvements. Participates in quality initiatives, maintains compliance with policies and systems, and supports day-to-day procurement operations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier onboarding and ongoing vendor management activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with business stakeholders, helping them navigate procurement processes and procedures.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities to identify and implement enhancements to procurement and vendor administration processes, policies, and systems.
• Use appropriate systems of record to monitor, track, and maintain overall program, process, and systems compliance.
• Support additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management concepts.
• Proficiency with procurement software and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities; capable of handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; ability to document processes and communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a business-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement lifecycle management activities.
• Experience in procurement or buyer roles with exposure to Oracle FCF is a plus.
• Experience obtaining bids and managing supplier relationships.
• Exposure to managing or working with BPO teams for procurement is a plus.
• Experience working with global teams and international stakeholders; leadership experience with small teams is beneficial.
• Knowledge of procurement software and spreadsheet tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; excellent interpersonal skills.

What you can expect

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Exposure to real-world procurement projects and fast-paced transformation activities.
• Involvement in procurement systems that may incorporate AI and automation.
• Opportunities to lead or coordinate BPO activities as part of a procurement team.