Commodity Manager, Supply Chain, Corporate Travel

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing

Delta's Corporate Travel Commodity Manager focuses on sourcing Delta's hotel and transportation needs for crew, training, company business and distressed passengers across the globe, with a special focus on Latin America. Duties involve all aspects of the procurement process including RFP, contract negotiation and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategic sourcing plans
• Managing category RFP processes, from development to execution
• Identifying and translating business requirements into business metrics, SLA's and other commercial terms for contract inclusion
• Vendor onboarding and supplier risk assessment
• Cross-divisional stakeholder and supplier collaboration - identifying cost reduction opportunities, effectively interacting with all levels of internal and external management
• Market research - maintaining a working knowledge of business trends including industry changes, cost drivers, market conditions and economic indicators
• Supplier management - ensuring suppliers support Delta's business needs and customer expectations, recognizing outstanding performance
• Operational and tactical contract management functions including purchase order updates, contract renewals and SLA/performance management

What You Need To Succeed

• Exceptional meticulousness, with a strong focus on precision and accuracy
• High level of flexibility with a strong time management skillset and demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities/projects in a fast-paced environment
• At least 5 years of professional experience and prior experience in airline and/or hotel travel industry
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and think strategically and systemically
• Competence in corporate finance including financial assessment and value-based decision analysis
• Strong communication skills with proven experience in designing high impact and convincing presentations to secure commitment from stakeholders
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 80% often on short notice), performing physical tasks related to hotel inspections including but not limited to driving, climbing multiple stairs, etc.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Must have valid driver licenses
• Must have a valid passport
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, contract management and/or category management
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills preferred
• Experience managing many internal and external stakeholders, in a high-volume project environment

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary
• Industry-leading profit sharing program
• Performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and international space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• Worldwide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform
• Unstoppable Together Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare