Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Corporate Purchasing Job at American Airlines, Dallas, TX

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  • American Airlines
  • Dallas, TX

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 youll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, youll 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 our Finance division.

+ Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategic programs which meet the needs of the internal stakeholders while addressing pricing, acquisition, total cost, lead-time and supply, as well as managing contracts and suppliers.

**What you'll do**

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

+ Creates and manages strategies, negotiations, RFPs, and contracts

+ Creates, negotiates, implements and manages long term contracts while effectively developing and promoting strategic partnerships with suppliers

+ Works closely with internal American Airlines customers and stakeholders to understand their business needs, objectives, product/service requirements and the broader operational processes

+ Effectively communicates with appropriate management levels both internally and externally

+ Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change

+ Assists with the Training program for the Procurement & Supply Chain team, as necessary

+ Assists with the Supplier Diversity program

**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

+ Experience working for a General Contractor (GC) or Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) company

**Skills, Licenses & Certifications**

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ ?A potential team leader with strong communication skills

+ Understanding of supply chain concepts, with work 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

+ Previous experience with Source to Pay systems

+ Proficient in Excel

+ 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, youll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And thats 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 thats 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 lifes journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

American Airlines

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