Analyst/Sr Analyst, Procurement Excellence

- Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Air Transportation

About the position

As a Procurement Excellence Analyst at American Airlines, you will be instrumental in transforming our procurement operations. This role demands a visionary with proven experience in procure-to-pay, preferably Coupa, best-in-breed technologies across our source-to-pay process, and a strategic approach to procurement. The role is a part of the Procurement Strategy team within our Finance division.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with company objectives.
• Support the development of the strategic vision for the future of Procurement reporting and data strategy.
• Develop and implement data analysis strategies, dashboards, and reports to optimize procurement activities and supplier performance.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to forecast market trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Derive data-driven actionable insights on procurement metrics and performance to provide recommendations for the department and officer level.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed to support operational decision-making and improve profitability.
• Identify areas where advanced analytics or digital solutions can be utilized to improve existing processes or performance.
• Facilitate supplier enablement by developing strategies that streamline supplier onboarding and management.
• Create and maintain e-catalogues, ensuring they reflect current offerings and pricing.
• Provide guidance on procurement best practices and emerging technologies across our Source to Pay.
• Develop standardized procurement practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Strategy, Finance, Business Management, Data Analytics or other related field
• 3-4 years of experience in source-to-pay, spend analytics, procurement transformation, process improvement, and report development

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or other related field
• Knowledge of Coupa or Source to Pay systems
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with dashboard tools, procurement systems, and SQL
• Project management and change management experience

Benefits

• Travel Perks: You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Support to help you be the best version of yourself.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.