Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (KY)

Atlas Air; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts across assigned categories. You will partner with internal departments to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure procurement aligns with company policies and financial controls.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, and IT to meet cost, quality, and service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Experience in aviation or operational procurement preferred.
• Experience with technology transformations and automation preferred
• Familiarity with procurement systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: manage procurement activities for assigned categories and conduct RFIs/RFPs/RFQs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvements.
• Support development and execution of category sourcing plans.
• Supplier & Contract Management: negotiate pricing and contract renewals in partnership with Legal and stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance; track expirations and sourcing needs.
• Business Partnership & Financial Accountability: collaborate with Flight Operations, Finance, IT to understand requirements and report savings.
• Process Improvement & Team Support: propose process improvements and use procurement systems for decision support.

Skills

Procurement execution

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations for assigned procurement categories. This role partners with internal departments to understand business needs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure goods and services are procured efficiently and in accordance with company policies. The Procurement Manager supports category sourcing plans, manages supplier performance, and works with internal stakeholders to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives.

Values and Behavioral Standards:

To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company "Code of Conduct" policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure.

Major Job Accountabilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Manage procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with business needs and budget requirements.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvements.
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing plans.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, service quality, and contract compliance.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contract renewals in partnership with Legal and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and address service or delivery concerns.
• Maintain visibility into contract expiration dates and upcoming sourcing requirements.

Business Partnership & Financial Accountability

• Partner with departments such as Flight Operations, Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Finance, and IT to understand purchasing requirements.
• Track and report cost savings and procurement performance.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow established procurement policies, approval requirements, and financial controls.
• Identify supplier or supply chain risks and elevate issues as appropriate.

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Recommend improvements to procurement processes and sourcing practices.
• Utilize procurement systems and reporting tools to support effective purchasing decisions.
• Provide guidance and support to procurement analysts, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Experience in aviation or operational procurement preferred.
• Experience with technology transformations and automation preferred
• Familiarity with procurement systems and Microsoft Excel.

Skills & Competencies

• Procurement and sourcing execution
• Supplier and contract management
• Negotiation and cost management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Organization and prioritization
• Process improvement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking EEO Is The Law.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$93,875 — $126,625 USD

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.