Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement

American Airlines Group
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Self-directed","Resourceful","Organizational","Interpersonal skills","Attention to detail","Follow-up","High ethical standards","Self-starter","Urgency"]

Manage strategic procurement relationships within the Procurement Excellence group in the Finance division. Serve as the principal commercial intermediary between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, negotiating and implementing long-term purchase agreements and supplier partnerships. Establish stakeholder requirements, develop strategic sourcing programs, and monitor vendor performance against service level agreements to drive continuous improvement and measurable corporate value.

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American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group
52 minutes ago

Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement

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Job Summary

Manage strategic procurement relationships within the Procurement Excellence group in the Finance division. Serve as the principal commercial intermediary between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, negotiating and implementing long-term purchase agreements and supplier partnerships. Establish stakeholder requirements, develop strategic sourcing programs, and monitor vendor performance against service level agreements to drive continuous improvement and measurable corporate value.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Represent the company as the principal commercial intermediary in business transactions with internal and external organizations.
  • •Create, negotiate, implement, and manage long-term purchase agreements while developing strategic supplier partnerships.
  • •Establish internal stakeholder requirements to complete acceptable purchase contracts delivering measurable value.
  • •Develop and implement comprehensive strategic programs aligned with internal stakeholder needs.
  • •Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against service level agreements and support continuous improvement of services.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPet Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training.
  • •3 years of contracts negotiation and management experience.
  • •Ability to be self-directed and manage multiple simultaneous tasks with follow-through and initiative.
  • •Knowledge of advanced business concepts including project management, commodity markets, early supplier involvement, total cost management, and financial analysis.
  • •Knowledge of ROI, total cost of ownership, and 7 steps strategic sourcing for analysis, forecasting, and quality improvement.
Education:Bachelor's in relevant field
Skills:Self-directedResourcefulOrganizationalInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailFollow-upHigh ethical standardsSelf-starterUrgency
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeWordExcelOutlook

Company Brief

American Airlines Group
Major U.S. airline providing scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation globally. Operates a large fleet and extensive domestic and international route network, serving millions of customers with diversified travel and loyalty services.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Fort Worth, United States
Founded: 1926
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