What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement position at American Airlines?
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 you'll love this job
Join a newly established team of Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services, part of Procurement team reporting into the Chief Procurement Officer
Benefit from working with highly driven and energetic Sourcing professionals
Develop category strategies from ground up!
Work on impactful projects with high visibility to senior leadership team
Enhance your procurement expertise by utilizing a mix of critical skills - analytics, relationship building, collaboration, and project management
Develop a strong professional network
Never have a boring day at work again!
What you'll do
As a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for selected categories supporting business needs. This may include benefits, talent acquisition and training, financial services, consulting, and other related services
Support your category through complete procurement lifecycle – from market, spend and supplier analysis to strategy development and implementation to contract execution and ongoing support
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and great services’ delivery
Drive initiatives to bring value as part of the department’s Procurement Transformation Initiative
Present project and initiative updates to senior leadership
Closely collaborate with Procurement Excellence team and various sourcing groups, and implement best practices in sourcing and contract management
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
3 years related work experience
Demonstrable skills for category management, commercial negotiations, securing hard savings and cost avoidance, and executing complex deals in a fast-changing environment
Experience working in preconstruction, construction, or major capital projects
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Master's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or other related field
Knowledge of Source to Pay systems
Strong project management skills
Process Mapping abilities
Supplier Risk Analysis
Supplier Relationship Management
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Energetic and ambitious individual looking for a career developing opportunity in Procurement field
A potential team leader with strong communication skills
Self-directed and resourceful person with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative
Strong business acumen
Understanding of supply chain concepts, with work experience applying those concepts
Negotiating and influencing skills
Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement
Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Previous experience with Source to Pay systems
High ethical standard
What you'll 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
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