Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Delta's Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization exists to create strategic value for Delta operations and people by upholding the integrity of our brand through high-performing partnerships. We do this by developing business professionals with versatile cross-functional expertise, operating with a customer-first mindset enduing that every investment drives best-in-class customer experience, cultivating supplier partnerships that deliver resilient, reliable operations and mutual value and by protecting and growing shareholder value and trust through disciplined business partnerships.

Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager – Logistics is responsible for executing the category management plan for key logistics services utilized by Delta Air Lines. These services include parcel, trucking, air & ocean freight forwarding, couriers, charters, warehousing and cargo operations. The role will be supporting stakeholders across multiple business units including Tech.

Ops (TOC), On Board Services (OBS), Cargo and Airport Customer Service (ACS) with their logistics strategies and needs. The successful candidate must understand the short- and long-term logistics strategy to develop and execute commodity sourcing to align with the strategy. (Commodity is defined as all tangible and intangible elements of any products or services which Delta utilizes in its business.)

Will have primary responsibility for leading supplier RFPs, conducting pricing analysis, negotiations, and presentation to internal stakeholders for selection. This position will work closely with the General Manager in development and execution of the Cargo & Logistics category plan.

Responsibilities

also include managing the ongoing contract compliance, commercial relationship with suppliers and supplier performance management. + This position will be integrated into the short- andlong-term business unit strategies, develop commodity sourcing strategies,and lead implementation and execution of those strategies. + Managing the day-to-day relationship with strategicsuppliers and internal business units + Delivering year-over-year savings utilizing Requestfor Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate pricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)approach to recommendations.

• Assist General Manager in developing award scenariosand Savings Benefits (SBS) based on results of sourcing event / supplierselection + Monitor progress against budget, delivery of benefitstargets, specific category measures, etc. + Assist General Manager with developing supplierselection and negotiation strategies + Track and regularly report on inflation, productivity,and other SCM-wide value drivers related to plan, forecast, and actualresults + Monitor supplier performance and lead correctiveaction procedures when necessary, including scorecard development + Manage and track internal implementation of programsand contract compliance + Partner with Legal and business units to contractservices + Provide development and coaching to direct reports (ifapplicable) + Lead a small team and participate in appropriateworkforce planning, selection and development activities + Utilizing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluatepricing and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to recommendations.

• Participate in key client business meetings (e.g., keyvendor meetings, supplier and business performance meetings, financialplanning meetings) + Effectively work with all organizational levelsrequired + Responsible for identifying category processefficiencies and improvements that yield productivity throughcross-functional collaboration + Provide spend management of category and optimizefinancial spend with insights and analytics + Identify and drive continuous improvement throughmutual innovation and collaboration with business units and supplierpartners + Market Expertise + Contract Governance + Other roles and responsibilities as required by thebusiness + Some travel may be required (~20%) What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) + At least 3 years of experience in Finance, Supply.

Chain, Vendor Management, Operations or other closely related field isstrongly preferred. + A demonstrated ability to build relationships andthink strategically and systemically is required. + Proficiency in the following skills is also required:communication, project management, data and financial analysis, consensusbuilding, dealing with ambiguity, presentation, meeting leadership, SAPHANA, and MS Office.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self,others, and personal data. + Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. + Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high schoolequivalency. + Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization towork in the United States. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply.

Chain or closely related field or 5 plus years of relevant experience + An advanced degree is strongly preferred. + Excels in managing work and timelines. + Proficient in research and analysis, financialanalysis, data analysis, forecasting, strategic sourcing, projectmanagement, root cause analysis, negotiation, contract management,presentation skills, meeting leadership, communication, and value-baseddecision analysis.

• Fully competent in financial assessment, consensusbuilding, change management, performance management, team building, resourceplanning and management. + Fully competent in optimizing own capacity,demonstrating openness and self-confidence, driving customer-based businessstrategies, understanding the system, achieving greater results, acceptingand building accountability, using judgment and common sense, and systemicthinking.

• Demonstrated application of continuous improvementskillset with tangible performance results + Demonstrates developing ability in enhancing andsustaining the performance of others. + Demonstrates organizational values of integrity,respect for people, diversity appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethicalstandards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance,innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and commitment to shareholdervalue creation.

Benefits

and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.

Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way: + Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives + 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9% + Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave + Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits + Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages + Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health + Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members + Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals + World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint + Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies + Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together + Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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