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
Microsoft, Apple, AT&T, Dell, Amazon Web Services, Google, and more …. Does the thought of negotiating and building partnerships with such companies motivate you to build your career in procurement? How about sitting across the table with cybersecurity companies who would be preventing the next ransomware attack? If the answer is yes, then your search stops here with American Airlines! We fly people and cargo, and the foundation of our business is robust Information Technology systems that help make reservations and traveling secure and seamless.
The Technology Procurement team is part of American Airlines Finance organization and delivers cutting edge technology solutions to IT stakeholders and their business partners. Software, hardware, telecom, software-as-a-service, consulting and professional services – we procure and manage supplier relationships across a wide spectrum.
The Specialist will manage one or more of the large enterprise suppliers or several of the above IT commodities across IT departments. The IT landscape changes fast, and we are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can keep pace with changing technology and deliver the best deal to their internal customers.
What you'll do
Understands business needs/requirements and strives to foster strong working relationships and open communication
Evaluates internal customer requirements
Manages proposal requests
Assists in supplier selection
Analyzes market pricing
Leads contract negotiations
Resolves supplier billing disputes
All you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Computer Science, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Business Administration, Finance, STEM, or related disciplines
3 years of experience in business commitment negotiations
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Finance or related disciplines
Juris Doctorate degree
3 years of experience in technology contract management and corporate purchasing
Airline industry experience, including business process and supporting technology
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Experience negotiating contracts
Possess superior organizational, analytical and multi-tasking skills
Familiarity with IT systems and solutions
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
Proficiency in MS Word
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
Feel 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+ Employee 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.Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. American Airlines, Inc fully considers all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICYAmerican Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.