Procurement Analyst

Intro Are 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 role develops and implements procurement plans to meet program timelines and expectations of internal customers. What you'll do As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. Effectively track the movement of goods through the supply chain pipeline Complete recurring and ad-hoc statistical analyses regarding supplier performance that effectively outlines the program requirements Create tracking logs for improved real-time and historical trend analysis and reporting of program parts management and status Support various procurement teams by creating forms, reports, and databases that streamline existing data and procedures Analyze Material Requisitions (MR) information and alert Team members to parts and delivery issues that could create a program risk. Identify root cause; develop solutions to assist in resolution with suppliers Daily contact with suppliers via email and/or phone to secure shipment information for delivery confirmations Manage a standardized review process with our supplier partners that address critical issues Enforce the critical metrics of the partnerships that hold both company and our vendor accountable to accomplish programs successfully Develop supplier relationships focused on long-term success and improvements to the Procurement Programs All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience High School degree Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Associate's/Bachelor's degree in related field Skills, Licenses & Certifications Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software suite Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a variety of internal and external audiences Analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement skills Ability to manage multiple tasks while dealing with disruptions and change. Ability to think 'outside of the box'. Mature self-starter with high sense of urgency Computer literacy and spreadsheet proficiency is a must (Excel, Access, Word, etc.) Skilled organization and interpersonal interactions What you'll get Feel 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 American From 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.