Job Description
The Procurement & Supply Chain team adds value by finding suppliers who provide exceptional quality and service at a competitive cost. Our Commodity Managers are responsible for items which run the gamut from uniforms, furniture and in flight food and beverages to outsourced airport services, catering services and lounge services. The team works closely with internal stakeholders to meet their needs, collaborating throughout the sourcing, negotiating and contracting process. In this ever changing, hands-on, strategic position you’ll make a real impact to both the company’s operation and bottom line.
Our interns will learn about the wide variety of roles on the team, and gain experience and understanding of the different processes before joining one of the following groups:Airport Services – Domestic
Airport Services – International
Dining & Cabin
Marketing
Corporate Operations
The undergraduate intern will be assigned to one of the teams within the Corporate Purchasing group at our Fort Worth, TX headquarters. The intern will work alongside full time Commodity Managers and duties may include the following:
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Represent the company in business dealings with internal and external organizations in the various roles of supply chain management
Effectively develop and promote American’s strategic partnerships with suppliers
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) and facilitate the bid process
Meet and negotiate with suppliers
Manage contracting process
Obtain firsthand knowledge of the airline by traveling to various locations and interacting with internal and external stakeholders to understand supply chain’s role in day to day business activities
Procure commodities to meet the expectations of internal stakeholders consistent with the strategic plan
Assist in development and implementation of commodity and supplier strategies
Research and develop supply chain maps for products, services and processes
Review departmental systems, processes and training materials and recommend improvements
Job Requirements
Pursuing a BS or BA (incoming senior) with some completed coursework in Supply Chain.
Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis (Excel), problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement
Skilled in organizational and interpersonal dealings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self- starter with high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to travel (moderate)
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