Commodity Manager, Technical Operations Repair Orders

About the role

This job is a member of the Supply Chain Team within the Integrated Operations Division. Responsible for working closely with internal American Airlines customers to understand their business needs, and represents the company in negotiations and business transactions with suppliers. This job also involves developing and promoting strategic partnerships with suppliers who support American's material and service requirements for maintenance.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Representing the company in business transactions with internal and external organizations
• Identifying strategies to minimize supplier cost for parts and services
• Assisting with managing supply and services agreements
• Monitoring and tracking supplier performance
• Helping manage and meet departmental goals
• Tracking supplier performance for the commodity

Additional responsibilities for Level 3 include:

• Identifying and implementing opportunities and strategies to minimize supplier cost for parts and services
• Identifying, negotiating, establishing and managing supply and service agreements
• Monitoring, tracking and influencing supplier performance
• Developing and promoting strategic partnerships with suppliers
• Measuring and tracking supplier performance for the commodity; resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and making constructive suggestions for change

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience/training. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and 1 year of experience in Supply Chain related fields.

Skills

Key skills include:

• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of supply chain concepts, with work or internship experience applying those concepts
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative
• Business understanding, particularly in project management, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysis
• Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement
• High ethical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Travel Perks: access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network
• Health Benefits: access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits from day one
• Wellness Programs: tools, resources and support to help you be the best version of yourself
• 401(k) Program: available upon hire with employer contributions after one year
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more