Commodity Manager

Overview

Who we are:

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career? If so, read on! Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service.

We offer:

* Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network

* Training and development programs to take your career to the next level

* Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location)

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact?

Main Responsibilities

* The Commodity Manager is responsible for leading assigned supply chain management initiatives within the Purchasing group.

* Research, prepare, and analyze business decision support packages.

* Prepare reliability summaries to support technical and commercial leadership meetings.

* Analyze purchase and repair order cost and performance.

* Analyze parts usage data.

* Negotiate terms for goods and services with suppliers.

* Manage Requests For Proposal (RFPs) including coordination with internal customers to determine project requirements.

* Assess viability of supplier proposals.

* Monitor contractual entitlements and obligations.

Additional responsibilities

* Develop purchasing and contract strategies with associated risk assessments and present to senior management.

* Develop and maintain department reporting metrics and track performance.

* Interface with Finance and Accounting related to budget, forecasting, and contract entitlements.

* Assess Supplier performance, maintain beneficial commercial relationships with assigned suppliers, develop and implement procedures consistent with contractual obligations, and negotiate resolution of commercial issues, claims, or disputes.

* Perform all required functions to deliver measurable and tangible results.

* Negotiate terms consistent with approved parameters.

* Responsible for handling, processing, and protecting confidential data while representing the company and department in a professional, ethical manner.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Requirements

* Minumum age of 18

* Bachelor's degree preferred

* Advanced proficiency with MS Excel to be confirmed through a skills assessment

* Advanced experience using MS Word and Power Point

* Experience with analytics and business intelligence tools such as Cognos

* Ability to understand complex topics and produce forecasts based on variable information

* Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize assignments, and produce timely deliverables in a self-managed position

* Possess effective communication skills both orally and in writing; able to successfully present complex topics to senior management

* Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language

* Possess the legal right to work in the United States

* Ability to travel occasionally

Position Preferences

* Experience with aircraft components and power plant

* Previous experience with aircraft component reliability analysis

* Experience with contracts and other legal documents

* Familiarity with accounting and finance concepts

* Previous negotiating experience highly preferred

* Project management experience

Please note:

The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.