Strategic Sourcing Manager: Aviation Fuel & Transformation

Atlantic Aviation FBO Services, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation FBO Services, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Plano, TX to drive procurement transformation and supplier management across aviation and related categories.

You will partner with operations, finance, IT, and legal leaders to develop category strategies, build business cases, and deliver measurable value. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, executive communication, and collaboration to enable a future operating model within a growing organization.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify 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.
• 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.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption of new procurement processes and tools.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Analytical ability

Sourcing experience

Education

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

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Atlantic Aviation FBO Services, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Plano, TX to drive procurement transformation and supplier management across aviation and related categories.

You will partner with operations, finance, IT, and legal leaders to develop category strategies, build business cases, and deliver measurable value. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, executive communication, and collaboration to enable a future operating model within a growing organization.