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Unifi · 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Unifi is the nation’s largest aviation services provider, with a global footprint spanning over 230 airports. The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain will lead sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and supply chain optimization initiatives to drive cost savings and support organizational growth.

Air TransportationCustomer ServiceProfessional ServicesService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Ivana Marincic

Responsibilities

Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies for key categories, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and commercial task forces to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and overall value objectives

Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for value creation

Champion supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, and development—including issuing RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes

Lead supply chain optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels

Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure measured and sustained performance and their contribution of innovation as part of their overall value proposition

Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality, sustainability, legal and ethical standards

Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to optimize total cost of ownership, required legal protection, and overall value creation

Oversee procurement processes, inventory management, and logistics operations

Implement best practices in demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain analytics

Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption and process automation

Partner with all relevant stakeholder teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs and overall requirements

Support new product and service introductions and market expansion through effective supply chain planning

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholder teams (to streamline processes and improve supply chain efficiency

Monitor inventory levels, lead times, logistics, to ensure continuity of supply and mitigate risks

Understand all aspects of the supply chain

Identify and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical, financial, and operational factors

Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions

Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Set clear goals, measure performance, and provide coaching to drive results

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, service and results

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupply chain managementNegotiation skillsERP systems proficiencyAnalytical skillsProject managementStakeholder managementData-driven decision-makingFinancial acumenLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)

5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills

Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools; advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to intuitively and effectively lead and influence others in/outside span of care and organization altogether

Preferred

Experience in global sourcing and managing complex supplier networks

Knowledge of sustainability and ESG principles in supply chain

Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP are a plus

Company

Unifi

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Unifi provides a complete set of aviation services such as passenger handling, operations, and load control, ground support, and more.

Founded in 1997

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.unifiservice.com/

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