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PSA Airlines, Inc.

Manager of Procurement

PSA Airlines, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our employees. Our culture, The PSA Way, emphasizes safety, reliability, accountability, growth, and caring in daily interactions. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.

Benefits PSA offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members, including:

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network

Generous vacation plan

401(k) with company match

American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities

Three health plan options with nationwide coverage (UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus)

Premium dental coverage

Vision plan options (glasses and contacts)

Benefits navigation services and free second opinion services

Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care

Family planning and fertility treatment

LGBTQ+-friendly services including gender-affirming care

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, and dependent coverage options

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program with in-person sessions

Position summary While prioritizing Safety and Quality, the Manager of Procurement supports the PSA Airlines organization with a primary focus on the Maintenance Organization. You will oversee procurement and purchasing across the spectrum, with emphasis on aircraft components, tooling, GSE, and training materials. You will lead a team of Procurement Analysts and AOG Expeditors to ensure serviceable inventory for overnight maintenance and AOG (aircraft on ground) situations, manage immediate purchases, and move parts to recover grounded aircraft. You will develop vendor management, RFPs/RFQs, KPI metrics, asset visibility, lead-time management, and ensure on-time departures within safety constraints.

Job responsibilities

Manage Procurement Analysts and AOG team in daily purchasing activities and AOG parts handling.

Oversee vendor selection and proposal analysis with maintenance and finance stakeholders.

Mentor and coach team members; support succession planning.

Track and manage AOG and IOR situations to maintain 24/7 awareness of open cases.

Coordinate department scheduling for 24/7/365 AOG coverage.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with FAA requirements and the AVL.

Lead global procurement strategy for all business units including Flight Ops, Ops Planning & Performance, HR, Marketing, Safety, and Maintenance.

Source new partners to drive cost savings, reliability, and lead-time improvements.

Utilize Tableau and data mining to design dashboards and drive improvement actions.

Negotiate vendor agreements, terms, pricing, and contact arrangements.

Maintain relationships with vendors and address production issues and risks.

Work with Finance on financial analysis and responses to RFPs/RFQs.

Serve as SME for Maintenix implementation and ERP system stability.

Drive continuous improvement to increase cost savings and efficiency.

Engage leadership and present purchasing plans to Senior Leadership, up to the President.

Manage operating and capital budgets and coordinate forecasting with Finance.

Maintain responsibility for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) outputs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position specifics Required 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, customer service, and communication skills

Ability to handle operational issues with escalation and crisis management

Experience in contract development and negotiations

Budgets, forecasting, and operational expense experience

Strategic thinking and leadership with relationship management

Experience managing resources across multiple projects

Experience leading multi-discipline teams

Strong problem solving, presentation, and analytical skills

Ability to plan requirements 3–5 years in advance

Ability to lead teams across multiple platforms and environments

Group conflict resolution and collaboration skills

Goal-oriented and a team player

Excellent oral and written communication; ability to lead technical and non-technical discussions

Ability to make decisions, monitor progress, and report results

Strong planning/organization and quick decision-making

Ability to work with onshore and offshore resources

English language proficiency (reading/writing/speaking)

Authorized to work in the U.S. if hired

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Aviation Management, or related field

Airframe and Powerplant License

Experience creating and tracking annual budgets

Additional information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Director of Stores and Supply Chain Operations.

Authorities: None

Supervisory responsibility: This is a supervisory position.

Work Environment: Professional office environment; standard office equipment used.

Physical Demands: Sedentary role with occasional standing, walking, stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Security Clearance: Fingerprint-based CHRC and pre-employment drug screen required.

AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Other duties: This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Airlines and Aviation

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