Commodity Manager, Technical Operations Supply Chain

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

• Responsible for working closely with internal American Airlines customers to understand their business needs, and represents the company in negotiations and business transactions with suppliers.
• Develop and promote strategic partnerships with suppliers who support American’s material and service requirements for maintenance
• The role is a part of the Supply Chain Team team within our Technical Operations group.

What you'll do

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.

 

• Represent the company in business transactions with internal and external organizations
• Identify and implement opportunities and strategies to minimize supplier cost for parts and services
• Identify, negotiate, establish and manage supply and service agreements
• Monitor, track and influence supplier performance
• Help manage and meet departmental goals
• Develop and promote strategic partnerships with suppliers
• Work closely with internal American Airlines customers and stakeholders to understand business needs, objectives, product/service requirements and the broader operational processes
• Measure and track supplier performance for the commodity; resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
• Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
• 1+ years experience in Supply Chain related fields or relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• A potential team leader with strong communication skills
• Understanding of supply chain concepts, with work or internship experience applying those concepts Negotiating and influencing skills
• Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative
• Business understanding, particularly in project management, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysis
• Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement High ethical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

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.