How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Supply Chain Management is responsible for sourcing and managing contracts in support of Business Units. This position builds and sustains relationships with business leaders, suppliers and sourcing professionals. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT COMPREHENSIVE OF ALL TASKS): Required to lead cross-functional teams Must develop and execute sourcing strategies to align with the business units goals, provide Delta with optimum value, and maintain supply assurance Leads supplier RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection Manages ongoing contract compliance and commercial relationships with suppliers; identifying and pursuing savings strategies Develops both strategic & tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being Some travel is required
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Current MBA Student Candidate must have a planned MBA program graduation date by the Summer of 2026 At least three years (36 months) of post-undergraduate work experience in a dynamic, professional environment or relevant military experience Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office Demonstrates ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and thinks strategically Proficiency in the following skills is also required: communication, project management, consensus-building, leading cross-functional teams, presenting to leadership, financial analysis and modeling, and MS Office Self-starter and fully competent in optimizing own capacity Exhibits leadership capability or experience (whether leading cross-functional teams or direct reports) Demonstrates openness and flexibility, self-confidence when encountering unfamiliar problems, eager to learn and understand commodities and processes, strives for continuous improvement, accepts and builds accountability, and exercises judgment and common sense Displays organizational values of integrity, respect for people, diversity appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethical standards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance, teamwork, and commitment to shareholder value creation Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) MBA with a concentration in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or closely related field is strongly preferred 3-4 years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain or closely related field is strongly preferred Manages work, proficient level of Airport Customer Service, Cargo, or Logistics commodity expertise, industry research, strategic sourcing, Total cost of ownership/design-to-cost, negotiation, contract management, and value-based decision analysis