Analyst Strategic Sourcing

About the role

The Analyst, Strategic Sourcing supports sourcing excellence at JetBlue by partnering with internal stakeholders and external Business Partners to deliver innovative, value-driven solutions across the business.

Responsibilities

• Executes end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market research, Request for Proposal development, Business Partner negotiations and contract execution
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and develop sourcing approaches that drive innovation, mitigate risk and maximize value
• Conducts robust financial, scenario and total-cost-of-ownership analysis to evaluate proposals and support sourcing recommendations
• Promotes strong relationships with Business Partners and internal partners to support innovation, solve challenges collaboratively, and ensure business continuity
• Prepares clear, data-driven recommendations, business cases to leadership for sourcing decisions
• Monitors Business Partner performance and support continuous improvement efforts through regular reviews and partnership with internal business units and JetBlue Contract Management Lifecycle office
• Contributes to the development and execution of multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with JetBlue’s strategic and operational priorities
• Proactively monitors industry trends, Business Partner capabilities and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies and Business Partner selections

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Aviation, Finance or Engineering OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Two (2) years of finance, strategic sourcing or equivalent experience
• Expert with Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong financial modeling, quantitative and data analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and project communications and stakeholder expectations
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• Available for occasional overnight travel (20%)

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Experience supporting sourcing or supplier management for information technology products and services, including software, Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud, hardware, telecommunications and professional services
• Experience with e-procurement, sourcing and contract lifecycle management platforms, including Sirion, Airtable or similar tools
• Previous experience working for an airline or knowledge of the aviation industry

Benefits

Base pay range: $67,000.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Includes access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

Schedule

Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)