As noted above, 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 market 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
• 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
• 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 Tech Ops Procurement organization.
• Leader will ensure adherence to department policies, company legal requirements, corporate ethics and business standards and Resource Approval Policy (RAP) compliance
