Sourcing & Procurement Specialist-Senior Leiria

Sourcing & Procurement Specialist-Senior
Leiria
Leiria, Leiria District, Portugal

The Sourcing & Procurement Specialist - Senior will be responsible for sourcing and category management activities within assigned categories, such as Contract Transportation – Road Linehaul. In collaboration with business partners, you will continuously liaise with key stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies.

We are seeking a
- learning professional who is proactive and capable of building strong relationships with business partners. The ideal candidate can set category strategies, identify and analyze
- saving opportunities, align complex business requirements, execute
- country tenders via
- sourcing platforms, and drive supplier award decisions.

Join our Sourcing team as a Sourcing and Procurement Specialist for Contract Transportation - Road Linehaul.

Who We Are:

Fed
Ex is the world's largest express transportation company, connecting over 220 countries and territories. With over 450, 000 team members, 180, 000 vehicles, and 650 aircraft, we serve millions globally. Our mission extends beyond package delivery; we connect customers and employees to solutions and possibilities, empowering them to deliver exceptional experiences.

Job Description:

The Fed
Ex Sourcing International team is a dynamic, young team responsible for sourcing goods and services that support our global operations, ensuring quality, availability, innovation, and a sustainable cost advantage. We work transparently and ethically with our suppliers.

Our mission balances acquiring products and services
- effectively, mitigating supply risks, and maximizing value. We leverage market knowledge and expertise to advise internal customers and facilitate professional sourcing processes, aligning with Fed
Ex’s sustainability goals for 2040. We foster an environment of growth, learning, and development.

The Sourcing & Procurement Specialist - Senior will manage sourcing and category activities, including setting strategies, analyzing markets, executing tenders, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as QDM.

Responsibilities:

• Perform category management, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship, contract, performance, and risk management.
• Lead sourcing strategies at international/regional levels to reduce costs, with a focus on sustainability and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and conduct market intelligence to identify opportunities.
• Generate procurement reports and data analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize sourcing needs and develop annual strategies.
• Manage the RFx process, including
  - sourcing events, contract negotiations, and legal liaising.
• Support procurement excellence projects and initiatives.

Experience & Abilities Required:

• Relevant international procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management experience, preferably in a multinational setting.
• Ability to work independently, lead strategic sourcing programs, and report effectively.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Power
  Point, and Excel.
• Fluent English (written and verbal); additional European languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of contractual terms, supplier management, and tools/systems usage.
• European nationality or Dutch work permit.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across cultures and organizations.

What We Offer:

• An international, dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.
• Autonomous work with broad responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Training and development resources.