Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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
• This role is responsible for leading a team of Strategic Sourcing Professionals to achieve company and stakeholder results
• Procurement is among the fastest growing professions in the world. You will be responsible for a team of professionals which drives long-term cost reductions and improves supplier performance through development and implementation of robust category strategies
• Oversee strategic sourcing for multiple high-impact categories, including customer-facing services like inflight catering and airport lounges, as well as global distribution for inflight products, to support a world-class customer experience and drive measurable cost savings.
• Manage a combined annual spend exceeding $1 billion, influencing key financial and operational decisions that optimize cost efficiency and elevate service quality.
• Lead high-visibility initiatives that shape long-term procurement strategies and strengthen supplier partnerships, driving improvements that directly impact the customer experience and overall operational performance.

What you'll do

• 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

Leader will ensure adherence to department policies, company legal requirements, corporate ethics and business standards and Resource Approval Policy (RAP) compliance

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equvalent experience / training
• 7 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Adminstration / Management

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Post-graduate degree in relevant field or equivalent experience / training
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Procurement
• 5+ years of experience leading Strategic Sourcing team(s) with direct reports

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Ability to be an action-oriented leader with the natural ability and desire to effectively engage employees, stakeholders, and suppliers to produce strong results

Ability to demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively lead those in their span of care

Ability to lead teams to develop and implement effective category strategies

Skills in negotiation, contract management, and driving supplier performance

Strong analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills

Strong process analysis / development skills

Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Domestic and International network

Knowledge of Coupa or other procurement related sourcing tools and systems

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.