Strategic Sourcing Manager

Atlantic Aviation Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to accelerate procurement transformation and partner with senior leadership across functions.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and process improvement; develop category strategies for aviation fuel and ground service equipment; provide procurement expertise across the sourcing lifecycle; and drive technology and analytics-enabled

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve stakeholder experience, and enhance procurement effectiveness across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and consultative support throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Develop and execute category management and strategic sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals, including competitive bidding and supplier negotiation.
• Drive procurement transformation efforts through effective use of procurement technology, data analytics, and best practices.

Job description

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to help accelerate the transformation of Atlantic Aviation's procurement organization. This role will serve as an internal consultant and strategic business partner, working across functions to identify opportunities, develop sourcing and category strategies, improve business processes, and deliver measurable enterprise value.

The successful candidate will combine analytical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership skills to address complex business challenges involving spend management, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and procurement transformation. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future operating model of a growing organization.

The position will be primarily responsible for strategic categories such as aviation (jet) fuel and ground service equipment but will support additional projects as needed.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Atlantic Aviation welcomes customers at more than 100 fixed base operator (FBO) locations – from the Hawaiian Islands to Caribbean islands and all points in between throughout the US. We offer a wide range of aircraft ground handling and flight hospitality services, including fueling and line services, hangar and ramp storage, modern executive terminals for passengers and crews, and much more. We are firmly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our network and aspire to be the employer of choice in our dynamic segment of aviation. We invest in enhancements to our safety, service, technology, and strategic infrastructure in order to provide more choices, improved experiences, and better value for customers. Atlantic Aviation intends to lead the way to a more sustainable future for business and general aviation. Atlantic Aviation is 'local everywhere' - providing a safe, friendly, and familiar experience across North America. To learn more about Atlantic Aviation or to make a reservation at any of our 100+ FBOs, visit AtlanticAviation.com.

Website http://www.AtlanticAviation.com

General Duties

• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve stakeholder experience, and enhance procurement effectiveness across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and consultative support throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Develop and execute category management and strategic sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals, including competitive bidding and supplier negotiation.
• Drive procurement transformation efforts through effective use of procurement technology, data analytics, and best practices.