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Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement (Fort Worth, TX, US)

American Airlines • Full-time • Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement (Fort Worth, TX, US) • 1d ago

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

• This job is a member of the Procurement Team within the Finance Division.

• Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies that meet stakeholder needs while addressing pricing, quality, total cost, lead times, supply continuity, inventory, fulfillment, and supplier performance.

• The role will support complex physical-goods categories, with a primary focus on uniforms and apparel.

What you'll do

• Develops and executes category strategies and competitive sourcing events, including complex, multi-supplier requests for proposal (RFPs)

• Represents the company in business transactions with both internal and external organizations

• Creates, negotiates, implements and manages long-term supplier agreements covering pricing, rebates, payment terms, service levels, inventory commitments and performance measures

• Works closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT and end-user groups to define business requirements and support successful program delivery

• Manages the end-to-end supplier relationship, including governance, performance reviews, issue resolution, continuous improvement and escalation when needed

• Evaluates total cost, supplier capabilities, operational requirements, demand forecasts, inventory levels, manufacturing lead times, fulfillment and distribution considerations

• Leads implementation and transition activities following sourcing decisions, with clear milestones, ownership, risk management and stakeholder communication

• Measures and tracks supplier and category performance using financial, operational, service and quality metrics

• Identifies opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, cash improvement, process improvement, supply continuity and service enhancement

• Prepares clear recommendations and effectively communicates with appropriate management levels both internally and externally

• Uses sourcing and analytical tools to support market analysis, supplier comparisons, negotiations, forecasting and decision-making

• Provides guidance and coaching to sourcing professionals and reviews work products as needed

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training

• 5 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, category management or a related field

• Experience leading complex sourcing projects or competitive RFPs

• Demonstrated stakeholder management, negotiation, financial analysis and supplier management experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work through implementation

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience sourcing or managing uniforms, apparel, garments, textiles or a related category

• Understanding of manufacturing, demand forecasting, inventory planning, lead times, fulfillment and distribution

• Experience managing a supplier relationship comparable in complexity to a large enterprise uniform or apparel program

• Experience leading multi-supplier RFPs with cross-functional stakeholders

• Experience negotiating pricing, rebates, payment terms, service levels, inventory commitments and performance metrics

• Experience coaching or guiding sourcing professionals

• Experience with Source to Pay systems and electronic sourcing tools

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Ability to be self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative
Knowledge of advanced business understanding particularly in project management, commodity markets, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysis
Knowledge of ROI, total cost of ownership, 7 steps strategic sourcing to conduct analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement
Skills in organizational and interpersonal dealings
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail with excellent follow-up
Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards
Ability to be a self- starter with high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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+ Team Member 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 lifeâs journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.