PSA Airlines, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Program Manager
US-NC-Charlotte
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offering growth and professional development opportunities. The Strategic Sourcing Program Manager is responsible for leading sourcing projects, developing long-term supply chain strategies, and managing supplier performance to meet quality, cost, and performance targets.
Air Transportation
Responsibilities
As the subject matter expert in strategic sourcing projects, this role leads the sourcing process for PSA Airlines’ Sourcing projects, including project assessment, strategy development, supplier evaluation and selection, and negotiation of terms to meet quality, cost, and performance targets
Performs project manager duties for sourcing projects to include development of standard project documents (timeline, budget, scope), as needed for complex projects with a 6-month and beyond horizon to ensure effective Supply Chain involvement in sourcing and vendor management, including market assessment, vendor selection and RFP process, negotiations, pricing, contracting, warranties, and supplier oversight
Supports Supply Chain Directors and business owners to develop long-range sourcing strategies to support key commodities
Leverages expert knowledge in negotiations and contracting and leads negotiations with little or no guidance from senior management. Develops a unique end-state to provide PSA Airlines with a vendor-specific competitive advantage that achieves adherence to performance objectives and reduced unit costs or economies of scale while cultivating long-term harmonious vendor relationships. Focus is on total cost of ownership (operating, training, maintenance, warehousing, environmental, quality, transportation costs, etc.)
Responsible for contract management to ensure all relevant contracts are in the contract system, properly organized and accessible, with a contract owner assigned to each. Ensures division is aware of upcoming contract expirations and managing to complete market exercise to meet the needs of the business
Develops supplier performance management language, documents, and business review materials in collaboration with subject matter experts and supplier partners; may lead supplier performance reviews
Develops and maintains relationships with American Airlines’ sourcing and operational division partners; manages internal customer engagement for the sourcing process and related projects
Partners with the rest of the supply chain including planning, component repair, and purchasing to support post-sourcing project purchase orders and supplier relationship development
Influences across PSA Airlines to build cross-divisional consensus that balances operational objectives with financial responsibility
Collaborates with PSA’s Finance and Maintenance teams to support divisional budgets, variance reviews, and financial analysis required for capital and expense project needs
Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in supply chain, project or program management, or related area
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related area, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
Analytical and problem-solving skills to include financial analysis and spend management planning
Ability to build influence across departments around company strategies
Proven track record of developing and sustaining strong customer and supplier relationships
Negotiation and contract management experience
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings and developing and delivering presentations
Demonstrated experience strategic sourcing processes, including requests for information, quotes, proposals (RFI/RFQ/RFP) writing, scoring, and analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to speak/read/write in English
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other supply chain professional certification
Demonstrated change management skills and the ability to challenge the status quo
Experience negotiating high-value contracts, specifically maintenance service and/or support agreements
Experience working with aircraft maintenance service providers
Experience with financial analysis of complex vendor proposals
Benefits
Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional
Company
PSA Airlines, Inc.
PSA Airlines operates an all-jet fleet consisting of exclusively Bombardier regional jet aircraft.
1001-5000 employees
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