Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel t
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Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Job Description:

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why youll love this job

  • This job is a member of the Procurement Team within the Finance Division Join a newly established team of Strategic Sourcing - part of Procurement team reporting into the Chief Procurement Officer.
  • This role is responsible for leading a team of Strategic Sourcing Professionals to achieve company and stakeholder results.
  • Procurement is among the fastest growing professions in the world. You will be responsible for a team of professionals which drives long-term cost reductions and improves supplier performance through development and implementation of robust category strategies.
  • Lead a team of highly driven and energetic Sourcing professionals responsible for achieving company and stakeholder goals with a passion for data-driven decision-making and intellectual curiosity.
  • Support the team in executing impactful projects with high visibility to the senior leadership team, providing opportunities to showcase your business athlete mindset and storytelling abilities.
  • Drive the development and implementation of category strategies, ensuring they are solutions-oriented and performance-based.
  • Develop a strong professional network and enhance your executive presence by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Continue growing your leadership skills and procurement expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What youll do

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

  • Embodies American Airlines leadership attributes and models the behaviors of Caring, Collaboration, Development, Results and Future
  • Responsible for development of robust category strategies which are based upon a deep understanding of the spanet and are aligned with company and internal stakeholder priorities. Category strategies are expected to produce measurable cost reductions and working capital benefits while ensuring supplier accountability and driving performance
  • Lead the development of robust category strategies based on a deep spanet understanding and aligned with company and internal stakeholder priorities. These strategies should produce measurable cost reductions and working capital benefits while ensuring supplier accountability and driving performance.
  • Implement and track results of robust category strategies with year-over-year cost reduction and working capital improvements
  • Communicate and present category strategy recommendations and results to all levels of management including Officer level interaction
  • Communicate and present category strategy recommendations and results to all levels of management, including officer-level interaction, using your storytelling skills to convey complex concepts effectively.
  • Proactively manage relationship between supplier executive teams and internal stakeholders to strengthen business relationships. Ensure regular supplier/stakeholder dialogue and where applicable establish business reviews to affirm expectations and review objectives & key results. Business reviews should focus on accountability for root cause of problems, identification of solutions, and tracking of plans/results
  • Lead and develop team members across the organization.
  • Lead and develop team members across the Procurement organization, fostering an environment that values form writing, intellectual curiosity, and performance-based outcomes.
  • Leader will ensure adherence to department policies, company legal requirements, corporate ethics and business standards and Resource Approval Policy (RAP) compliance
  • Conduct spanet research and competitive analysis to inform category positioning and innovation
  • Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and tools relevant to category management
  • Lead pilot projects to test and scale AI applications, ensuring measurable impact on performance and cost savings

All youll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
  • 7 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration/Management

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Post-graduate degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in Procurement
  • 5+ years of experience leading Strategic Sourcing team(s) with direct reports
  • Experience in sourcing and/or leading the sourcing teams in Customer, Airport, or Professional Services areas

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

  • Ability to be an action-oriented leader with the natural ability and desire to effectively engage employees, stakeholders, and suppliers to produce strong results
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively lead those in their span of care
  • Ability to lead teams to develop and implement effective category strategies
  • Skills in negotiation, contract management, and driving supplier performance
  • Strong analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills
  • Strong process analysis/development skills
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau/Alteryx)
  • Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence cross-functional teams
  • Ability to demonstrate an aptitude for problem-solving and strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple and diverse projects with changing priorities
  • Passion for sustainability and sustainable sourcing practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Knowledge of Coupa or other procurement related sourcing tools and systems
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Domestic and International network

What youll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

  • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
  • Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
  • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Company Details
American Airlines
1 Skyview Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76155 USA
jobs.aa.com
82 Open Jobs Available
Embark on an adventure with a commitment to service, excellence and humanity. Our team is what powers our airline. We are proudly dedicated to our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, including connecting our customers to the people and places...

Benefits:
American wants to support you on your life’s journey at work, at home and at play. Whether it’s free financial planning consultations, robust benefits options or help finding a caregiver for loved ones, our team members have access to countless resources — beginning on day one. We understand that in order for you to do your job well, you and your loved ones need to be taken care of — so that’s our priority, too.

Health Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and more available on date of hire.

401(k) plan
Available upon hire and depending on the workgroup, eligible for employer contributions after one year.

Travel Perks
Travel privileges for you, your family and friends across the American global network.

Well-being programs
Resources, events and support for your physical, financial and emotional well-being.

Education Foundation
Higher education scholarship grants for eligible dependents.

Family support
Emergency assistance from the Family Fund for you and your family in times of need.

Deals & Discounts
Savings on hundreds of products and services including hotels, electronics, lawn care, cellular plans, and more.

Fly Higher Learning
Programs and online learning platforms to support you on your career journey

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas

Supported Models:
737, 777, 767, 757, 737, 787, A321, A319, MD-80
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Job Info
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
American Airlines
1 Skyview Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76155 USA
jobs.aa.com
82 Open Jobs Available
Embark on an adventure with a commitment to service, excellence and humanity. Our team is what powers our airline. We are proudly dedicated to our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, including connecting our customers to the people and places...

Benefits:
American wants to support you on your life’s journey at work, at home and at play. Whether it’s free financial planning consultations, robust benefits options or help finding a caregiver for loved ones, our team members have access to countless resources — beginning on day one. We understand that in order for you to do your job well, you and your loved ones need to be taken care of — so that’s our priority, too.

Health Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and more available on date of hire.

401(k) plan
Available upon hire and depending on the workgroup, eligible for employer contributions after one year.

Travel Perks
Travel privileges for you, your family and friends across the American global network.

Well-being programs
Resources, events and support for your physical, financial and emotional well-being.

Education Foundation
Higher education scholarship grants for eligible dependents.

Family support
Emergency assistance from the Family Fund for you and your family in times of need.

Deals & Discounts
Savings on hundreds of products and services including hotels, electronics, lawn care, cellular plans, and more.

Fly Higher Learning
Programs and online learning platforms to support you on your career journey

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas

Supported Models:
737, 777, 767, 757, 737, 787, A321, A319, MD-80

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