Strategic Sourcing Manager

Atlantic Aviation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to accelerate procurement transformation from Plano, TX. You will act as an internal consultant and business partner across functions to develop sourcing strategies, improve processes, and deliver enterprise value in aviation fuel and ground service categories.

Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, building business cases, and guiding data-driven sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in strategic sourcing, management consulting, procurement, or supply chain.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities for complex challenges.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing priorities.
• Excellent communication, exec presentation, and stakeholder skills.
• Proficiency with Coupa or similar procurement platforms.
• Experience sourcing and managing suppliers across multiple categories.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and SRM.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve cost, service, operational performance, and supplier effectiveness.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Build fact-based recommendations and business cases for strategic decisions.
• Lead initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational value.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and Corporate Functions.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements, solve problems, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Facilitate cross-functional projects and influence decisions through data-driven insights.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption of new procurement processes and tools.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development for assigned categories.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and business risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier accountability through performance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve processes.
• Leverage Coupa and data analytics to improve visibility and compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement across the procurement lifecycle.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, savings, and progress updates.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Analytical problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Coupa procurement platform

Excel

Data analytics tools

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.

Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to:)

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve cost, service, operational performance, and supplier effectiveness.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Build fact-based recommendations and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational value.

Business Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and Corporate Functions.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, solve problems, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Facilitate cross-functional projects and influence decisions through data-driven insights and structured problem solving.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption of new procurement processes and tools.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development for assigned categories.
• Manage supplier relationships to improve performance, innovation, and value.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and business risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier accountability through performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve business processes.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, including technology enablement, policy development, and operating model enhancements.
• Leverage Coupa and data analytics to improve visibility, compliance, and decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence across the procurement lifecycle.

Analytics & Executive Communication

• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and business data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, recommendations, and progress updates for leadership.
• Track and communicate savings, value creation, and key transformation initiatives.
• Utilize data-driven insights to prioritize opportunities and measure results.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, management consulting, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to structure and solve complex business challenges.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate data and analysis into actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency with Coupa or similar procurement platforms.
• Experience in sourcing and managing suppliers across multiple categories (direct and indirect).
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.