Global Category Manager- Indirect Procurement
Operations · Full-time
Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
About the Company
FedEx Express is committed to leveraging advanced technology to solve business problems and enhance operational efficiency. Our culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and a dedication to excellence.
About the role
The Procurement Manager will lead a global team supporting US enterprise procurement operations, overseeing end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, category strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
We are looking for a tech-savvy, automation-driven leader with strong hands-on experience implementing RPA, workflow automation tools, AI-driven solutions, and digital procurement technologies. The ideal candidate must be able to identify manual and repetitive processes, automate workflows, optimize operations, and leverage advanced analytics to improve efficiency and performance.
This role will also drive P2P governance, supplier management, cost optimization, and strategic alignment with US stakeholders, while supporting digital transformation initiatives across platforms such as Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement and CLM.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Operations, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA/M.S.) or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, Six Sigma), which may offset years of experience.
Professional Experience
- Eight (8) years of progressive professional experience across Procurement, Sourcing , Category Management, or P2P operations.
- Global / GBS Experience: Demonstrated background within a multinational corporation or Global Business Services (GBS) shared services, operating successfully in a dedicated export-of-services environment supporting US/overseas stakeholders.
- People Leadership: Proven success managing, coaching, and developing procurement professionals in an agile operational environment.
- Category Expertise: Direct experience managing procurement categories, with demonstrated depth in at least one of the following: Packaging, Commercial Printing , Uniforms, or Office Supplies.
- Stakeholder Impact: Proven track record collaborating with, presenting to, and influencing US-based executive leadership (Directors, VPs, SVP’s).
- Tech-Savvy Execution: Demonstrated ability to automate workflows, accelerate cycle times, and resolve complex operational roadblocks using data-driven methodologies.
- Language Fluency: Advanced English fluency (written and verbal) with executive-level presentation and cross-border communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Specialized Category Competencies)
- Packaging Domain Expertise: Direct sourcing experience in corrugate packaging, custom mailers, poly envelopes, folding cartons, labels, and familiarity with containerboard market indices.
- Commercial & Digital Print Services: Practical knowledge of Large Format Printing (signage, architectural banners, vehicle fleet graphics) and retail/on-demand print solutions.
- Involved with global projects with Large Uniforms’ or Office Supply suppliers.
- Enterprise Tools & Systems: Hands-on experience with procurement systems, Oracle FCF, CLM platforms and workflow automation suites.
Core Competencies & Key Abilities
- Executive Communication & Influence: Outstanding human relations and stakeholder management skills; capable of articulating complex sourcing strategies and data insights to executive leadership.
- Commercial & Analytical Acumen: Expert understanding of category management, stakeholder management, negotiation, and end-to-end P2P workflows.
- Velocity & Execution Drive: Energetic, proactive mindset with a bias for action—skilled at cutting through bureaucracy and driving high operational throughput.
- Digital & Automation Fluency: Strong aptitude for modern digital tools, ERP, CLM systems.
- Operational Resilience: Ability to balance competing priorities, mitigate supplier risks, and navigate matrixed global corporate environments.
Equal Opportunity Statement
FedEx Express is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.