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IntroAre you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!Why you'll love this job​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.What you'll doLevel 2Represents the company in business transactions with internal and external organizationsIdentifies strategies to minimize supplier cost for parts and servicesAssists with managing supply and services agreementsMonitors and tracks supplier performanceHelps manage and meet departmental goalsTrack supplier performance for the commodityLevel 3Represents the company in business transactions with internal and external organizationsIdentifies and implements opportunities and strategies to minimize supplier cost for parts and servicesIdentifies, negotiates, establishes and manages supply and service agreementsMonitors, tracks and influences supplier performanceHelps manage and meet departmental goalsDevelops and promotes strategic partnerships with suppliersWorks closely with internal American Airlines customers and stakeholders to understand business needs, objectives, product/service requirements and the broader operational processesMeasures and tracks supplier performance for the commodity; resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashionIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for changeAll you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceBachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience/trainingPreferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceBachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management1 year experience in Supply Chain related fieldsSkills, Licenses & Certifications​A potential team leader with strong communication skillsUnderstanding of supply chain concepts, with work or internship experience applying those conceptsNegotiating and influencing skillsSelf-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiativeBusiness understanding, particularly in project management, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysisUnderstanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvementHigh ethical standardsProficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etcWhat 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 moreFeel free to be yourself at AmericanFrom the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

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