PSA Airlines

Manager of Procurement

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

travel privileges
Vacation plan
401(k) with Company Match
Profit-sharing
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, is a reputable regional airline dedicated to providing top-quality service and operational excellence within the aviation industry. Known for its commitment to safety, diversity, and employee development, PSA Airlines operates with a strong culture referred to as The PSA Way. This culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, reliability, and care, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its over 4,000 employees. The airline prides itself on enabling growth opportunities and professional advancement, ensuring that each team member can thrive while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. PSA Airlines leverages its relationship with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 2-3 years aviation experience
  • supervisory experience preferred
  • ability to attract, select, and develop teams
  • vendor management skills
  • strong communication and customer service skills
  • crisis and operational issue management
  • contract negotiation experience
  • budget development and forecasting experience
  • strategic leadership capabilities
  • multi-project resource management
  • team leadership experience
  • problem solving and analytical skills
  • fast-paced environment adaptability
  • long-term planning ability
  • conflict resolution skills
  • goal-oriented and team player
  • proficiency in English
  • ability to manage diverse resources
  • legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of aviation experience preferably in a supervisory role
  • experience in attracting, selecting, and developing technical teams
  • proven ability to manage multiple vendors
  • strong technical consulting and customer service skills
  • excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • capability to handle operational issues including escalation, communication, and crisis management
  • previous contract development and negotiation experience
  • experience in budget development, forecasting, and managing operational expenses
  • strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities
  • experience managing resources across multiple projects
  • experience leading multi-discipline high-performance teams
  • competency in developing effective solutions to complex business problems
  • strong problem-solving, presentation, and analytical skills
  • ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • ability to plan requirements 3-5 years ahead
  • ability to lead motivated teams across platforms and environments
  • skills in conflict resolution
  • team player
  • proficiency in English
  • ability to manage onshore and offshore resources
  • legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • preferred qualifications include bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Aviation Management or related field, Airframe and Powerplant License, and budget tracking skills

Job Duties

  • Manage the Procurement Analysts and AOG team in daily purchasing activities and AOG parts handling
  • manage the vendor selection process including analysis of vendor proposals with key maintenance and finance stakeholders
  • mentor and coach team members for cross-functional development and succession planning
  • actively track and manage all AOG and IOR situations maintaining 24/7 awareness
  • coordinate scheduling to ensure 24/7, 365-day AOG coverage
  • partner with Quality Assurance to manage PSA’s AVL and FAA compliance
  • lead global procurement strategy for all business units
  • maintain industry visibility to source new partners and drive cost savings
  • utilize Tableau and data mining to design dashboards, build vendor performance metrics, and develop improvement action plans
  • negotiate vendor purchasing agreements, shipping and payment terms, and fixed pricing
  • maintain vendor relationships, troubleshoot production issues, and mitigate potential risks
  • partner with Finance for financial analysis of vendor contracts and review RFPs/RFQs
  • serve as SME for Maintenix implementation projects and ensure ERP system stability
  • manage continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings and process efficiency
  • engage with all organizational leadership levels preparing purchasing agreements and presenting to senior leadership
  • manage operating and capital budgets with Finance for annual planning
  • oversee the Company’s Safety Management System and related safety risk management and assurance outputs
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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