9/23/26
Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 88303
Job Description
What you'll do• Develop and execute category strategies that align with customer experience, operational, and financial objectives
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including but not limited to RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Represents the company and serves as the principal commercial intermediary in business transactions with both internal and external organizations
• Creates, negotiates, implements and manages long-term purchase agreements while effectively developing and promoting strategic partnerships with suppliers
• Establishes internal stakeholder requirements to the completion of acceptable purchase contracts that brings measurable value to the corporation
• Develops and implements comprehensive strategic programs which meet the needs of the internal stakeholders
• Drive supplier performance, innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement across the IFE ecosystem.
• Monitors and evaluates vendor performance in accordance with the service level agreements and continuous improvement of the services
All you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years contracts negotiations and management experience
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience- Masters of Business Administration
- Project management experience
Skills, Licenses & Certifications- Ability to be self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative
- Knowledge of advanced business understanding particularly in project management, IFE market, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysis
- Knowledge of total cost of ownership, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, problem solving, supplier relationship management, financial analysis, stakeholder management
- Skills in organizational and interpersonal dealings
- Ability to work across engineering, operations, and customer experience teams
What you'll getFeel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
