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 is an exciting opportunity for you to drive strategic supplier initiatives and enhance supply chain excellence at American Airlines. 
• As a Supplier Relationship Management Sr. Analyst at American Airlines, you’ll own initiatives and drive strategy across multiple programs, including supplier performance, supplier risk, and supplier sustainability. 
   

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.

• Supplier Performance Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, monitoring and analyzing supplier performance metrics (e.g., quality, delivery, cost, compliance). Prepare reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support performance review meetings.
• Supplier Risk Management: Identify and assess supplier risks. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Work with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier sustainability standards are met across the supply chain, focusing on environmental and social responsibility. Monitor supplier sustainability efforts and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Partner with stakeholders and business partners across American to align expectations and deliver on enterprise wide  
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain up-to-date supplier records, in compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and legal requirements. Monitor supplier adherence to contracts, regulatory guidelines, and sustainability commitments.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze data to generate actionable insights on supplier performance, risks, and opportunities. Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supplier relationship management, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on risk management, and/or sustainability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) or Sustainability (e.g., LEED, CSR certifications).
• Experience with or knowledge of:
  • Supplier performance evaluation methodologies 
  • Supplier risk management
  • Sustainability reporting and best practices within supply chains
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Skilled in building organizational and interpersonal business relationships and influencing people at various organizational levels
  • A self-starter with strong collaboration skills
  • Proficient using Excel, Access, and Power Point
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to gain and build support for actions and direction

What you'll get

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

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.