Req ID: RC757160

LB869: Manager Sourcing & Procurement

Company: Federal Express Corporation LAC
Category: Professional
Employment Type: Full Time
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 44
Posting End Date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Remote: No
Location: km 80 BR-101, Jaboatao dos Guararapes, Perna 54350, Brazil

Description

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies working the category teams and optimizing
procurement processes to drive cost savings and efficiency. This role requires a strong background in procurement, supplier relationship management and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment

Following FedEx's philosophy and model of People, Service & Profit (PSP), we understand that investing in people is also providing opportunities for professional growth. FedEx believes that the company's workforce is a source of talent and is committed to providing career development possibilities first for our internal team.
ATTENTION: Registrations are made exclusively through the Workday system. All required documents must be attached at the time of application, otherwise the application will not be accepted.

POSITION: Manager Sourcing & Procurement

Manager: Vinay Unnikrishnan Location: RECIFE/PE - REC

WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE

Mandatory requirements to apply for the vacancy:

•Bi-lingual procurement manager fluent in English and Portuguese.

•Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

•Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field Knowledge,

•Strong procurement, sourcing & contract management skills with the ability to drive value through effective supplier relationships and partnerships.

•Solid understanding of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain management principles.

•Proficiency in procurement software and systems.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

•Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

•Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team to achieve goals and objectives.

Non-mandatory differences, which can be considered:

•Master's degree or relevant professional certification ( CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) preferred.

•Experience working in the logistics and Transportation domain in Brazil is preferred.

Activities to be performed:

•Implement sourcing strategies working with the global category teams to optimize supplier selection, pricing, and terms.

•Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and quality of products/services.

•Evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality, delivery, and cost.

•Work closely with suppliers to address performance issues, drive continuous improvement, and resolve disputes in a timely manner.

•Assist global category teams in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.

•Streamline and standardize procurement processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices, tools, and systems to automate and streamline sourcing, purchasing, and payment processes.

•Identify opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and alternative supplier solutions working with the global category team.

•Monitor and analyze spending patterns and trends to identify savings opportunities and drive value for the organization. Assess and mitigate risks related to sourcing and procurement activities, including supply chain disruptions, supplier financial stability, and compliance risks.

•Develop contingency plans to minimize risk exposure. Provide leadership and direction to the procurement team, including hiring, training, and performance management.

•Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement to drive team success. Performs other duties as assigned.

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•Currículo – Atualizado

•Comprovante escolar: Histórico escolar (com informação de conclusão)

Diploma (frente e verso)

Declaração de conclusão (data válida dentro do FY vigente)

Declaração de matrícula (data válida dentro de 3 meses ) – exclusivo para curso em andamento.

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Equipe de Recrutamento e Seleção
FedEx Brasil

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Bi-lingual procurement manager fluent in English and Portuguese.

Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or leadership role. Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Master's degree or relevant professional certification ( CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong procurement, sourcing & contract management skills with the ability to drive value through effective supplier relationships and partnerships. - Solid understanding of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain management principles. - Proficiency in procurement software and systems. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. - Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. - Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team to achieve goals and objectives. Experience working in the logistics and Transportation domain in Brazil is preferred.

FedEx is widely acknowledged as a world-class company. We are honored and proud to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, a technology innovator and one of the world’s most admired and respected companies.

FedEx is consistently named among the World’s most valuable and admired brands. Some of our recent awards include:

2020 Fortune’s World Most Admired Companies (14th)
2019 Fortune’s Best Places to Work (15th)
2019 Forbes’s One of the “Best Employers for Diversity”
2020 FedEx LAC included in the GPTW’s Best Workplaces in Latin America Ranking (24th)
2021 FedEx Mexico was included in the GPTW Ranking for 18th consecutive years
2020 FedEx Mexico received the CEMEFI Certification for 13th consecutive years endorsing FedEx as a company socially responsible
2021 FedEx Chile was re-certified with Giro Limpio, a seal from the Agency of Sustainable Energy that seeks to improve the energy efficiency of the ground transportation sector, by reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
2019 FedEx Uruguay selected by GPTW among the 5 best companies to work for.

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