SCM Senior Manager

TL;DR

SCM Senior Manager (Aviation Assets): Designs and implements strategies for sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and management of engines, APUs, and complex assets with an accent on building long-term competitive advantage in maintenance services. Focus on researching market innovations, defining maintenance processes, influencing senior leaders, and optimizing total cost of ownership.

Location: Los Angeles, 90054. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary: $145,600–$163,400

Company

Staffing firm placing talent at Air Group (AAG) for Alaska Airlines' supply chain needs.

What you will do

• Identify opportunities and pioneer solutions for competitive advantage in engine and APU maintenance services.
• Research and implement innovative ideas in engine/APU maintenance and lease markets to maximize leverage.
• Define long-term strategy and processes for maintenance support of engines, APUs, nacelles, and complex assets.
• Influence senior leaders with strategic recommendations on maintenance support.
• Guide cross-functional partners from Fleet, Network Planning, Maintenance, FP&A, Legal, and Accounting on asset acquisition and maintenance.
• Represent the company in negotiations and manage relationships with engine/APU suppliers.

Requirements

• 10 years of aircraft maintenance contract management experience or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business (or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel with data analysis, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Proven business acumen, analytic capability, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18; authorized to work in the U.S.

Culture & Benefits

• For assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities available.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to fair chance hiring, including for applicants with criminal histories per local laws.
• Participates in E-Verify program as required.