Director Supply Chain Management - (Strategic Sourcing) Operations
Alaska Air Group, Seattle, WA, United States
Director, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations
The Director, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations sets the long-term strategy and oversees the financial performance of all sourcing, contracting, and asset management activities for the Supply Chain Operational divisions for Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, this role ensures the assignment of appropriate supply chain personnel to manage sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, pricing, contract terms, warranties, and vendor management. This role leads a team and develops a supply chain strategy specific to each negotiation. Key duties include: Leading a team of sourcing professionals while providing project oversight of all major contracting activities for operational divisions to ensure assignment of appropriate supply chain personnel to manage sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, pricing, contract terms, warranties, and vendor management. Establishing and monitoring processes to ensure contract lifecycle management, supplier capacity management, demand planning, and product life-cycle management resulting in cost control and asset management. Leveraging technical competencies and knowledge to partner with Maintenance & Engineering, Inflight and Flight Operations to purchase/contract airline specific equipment such as Aircraft material and components, MRO capacity, TechOps technology tools, flight simulators, and navigation equipment. Leading team members in the development of negotiation and vendor management plans specific to each negotiation, ideally with a unique end-state to provide Alaska Airlines with a vendor-specific competitive advantage that achieves reduced unit cost or economies of scale, while cultivating long-term harmonious vendor relationships. Providing hands-on project leadership, including assistance with business analysis, capacity planning, training, and understanding of organizational dynamics to ensure supply chain results directly support business strategy. Developing a multi-year contract strategy and plan for each of the assigned divisions. In cooperation with the business stakeholders, ability to document and establish vendor management framework to ensure alignment with contractual agreements, SLA's and all other performance criteria. Managing vendor escalations, contractual clarifications and commercial disputes as required, to support the business. Ensuring contracting policies and procedures are effectively implemented within assigned areas and enforces compliance with those processes. Identifying sourcing project benefits to clearly measure, articulate, and track results. Fostering a culture of engagement, holds self and others accountable through trust and authentic relationships. Promoting a high-performance culture by cultivating and motivating direct and indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback. Identifies and provides career development opportunities through developmental assignments and formal and informal training. Required experience and education: 8 years of experience in sourcing, contract management, project management, or relevant area. 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people. A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Working knowledge of Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) and Integrated Parts List (IPL) contractual structures and industry related contracting standards. Demonstrated use of a strategic sourcing process including Request for Proposal (RFP) writing and management. Working knowledge of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business framework, contractual structures and industry-related contracting standards. Working knowledge of FAA certification criteria to purchase/contract airline specific equipment such as cabin interior furnishings, spare parts, engines, flight simulators, and navigation equipment, etc. Experience in negotiating high value contracts. Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred experience: Experience with aircraft or aerospace materials sourcing programs. Process improvement or Lean experience. Strategic sourcing process knowledge. Strong familiarity and comfort with financial terms, analysis, and metrics. A Master of Arts/Science degree or a Master of Business Administration degree. Job-specific leadership expectations include: Embodying our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners. Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner. Ability to engage with and establish credibility with business partners at the most senior/executive level. Salary range: $167,050 - $258,950 / year Total target compensation range (incl. bonus & equity): $218,965.00 to $338,435.00 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Total rewards include: Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits Generous 401k match program Quarterly and annual bonus plans Generous holiday and paid time off For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn. FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Management Location: Seattle - General Office (GO) #LI-B
The Director, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations sets the long-term strategy and oversees the financial performance of all sourcing, contracting, and asset management activities for the Supply Chain Operational divisions for Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, this role ensures the assignment of appropriate supply chain personnel to manage sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, pricing, contract terms, warranties, and vendor management. This role leads a team and develops a supply chain strategy specific to each negotiation. Key duties include: Leading a team of sourcing professionals while providing project oversight of all major contracting activities for operational divisions to ensure assignment of appropriate supply chain personnel to manage sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, pricing, contract terms, warranties, and vendor management. Establishing and monitoring processes to ensure contract lifecycle management, supplier capacity management, demand planning, and product life-cycle management resulting in cost control and asset management. Leveraging technical competencies and knowledge to partner with Maintenance & Engineering, Inflight and Flight Operations to purchase/contract airline specific equipment such as Aircraft material and components, MRO capacity, TechOps technology tools, flight simulators, and navigation equipment. Leading team members in the development of negotiation and vendor management plans specific to each negotiation, ideally with a unique end-state to provide Alaska Airlines with a vendor-specific competitive advantage that achieves reduced unit cost or economies of scale, while cultivating long-term harmonious vendor relationships. Providing hands-on project leadership, including assistance with business analysis, capacity planning, training, and understanding of organizational dynamics to ensure supply chain results directly support business strategy. Developing a multi-year contract strategy and plan for each of the assigned divisions. In cooperation with the business stakeholders, ability to document and establish vendor management framework to ensure alignment with contractual agreements, SLA's and all other performance criteria. Managing vendor escalations, contractual clarifications and commercial disputes as required, to support the business. Ensuring contracting policies and procedures are effectively implemented within assigned areas and enforces compliance with those processes. Identifying sourcing project benefits to clearly measure, articulate, and track results. Fostering a culture of engagement, holds self and others accountable through trust and authentic relationships. Promoting a high-performance culture by cultivating and motivating direct and indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback. Identifies and provides career development opportunities through developmental assignments and formal and informal training. Required experience and education: 8 years of experience in sourcing, contract management, project management, or relevant area. 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people. A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Working knowledge of Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) and Integrated Parts List (IPL) contractual structures and industry related contracting standards. Demonstrated use of a strategic sourcing process including Request for Proposal (RFP) writing and management. Working knowledge of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business framework, contractual structures and industry-related contracting standards. Working knowledge of FAA certification criteria to purchase/contract airline specific equipment such as cabin interior furnishings, spare parts, engines, flight simulators, and navigation equipment, etc. Experience in negotiating high value contracts. Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred experience: Experience with aircraft or aerospace materials sourcing programs. Process improvement or Lean experience. Strategic sourcing process knowledge. Strong familiarity and comfort with financial terms, analysis, and metrics. A Master of Arts/Science degree or a Master of Business Administration degree. Job-specific leadership expectations include: Embodying our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners. Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner. Ability to engage with and establish credibility with business partners at the most senior/executive level. Salary range: $167,050 - $258,950 / year Total target compensation range (incl. bonus & equity): $218,965.00 to $338,435.00 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Total rewards include: Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits Generous 401k match program Quarterly and annual bonus plans Generous holiday and paid time off For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn. FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Management Location: Seattle - General Office (GO) #LI-B