Senior Sourcing Manager, TechOps Supply Chain

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) The Technical Operations (TechOps) Supply Chain Management team is seeking an experienced professional to join as a Senior Sourcing Manager, responsible for the strategic sourcing and supplier performance management of key Delta TechOps suppliers. The Senior Sourcing Manager on the Materials SCM team builds and maintains relationships with cross‑divisional business leaders, aligns on short‑ and long‑term business unit strategies, collaborates on sourcing strategies, leads sourcing projects and contract negotiations, and prioritizes initiatives to meet the dynamic operational and commercial demands of maintaining and modifying Delta's fleet of aircraft. Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks): Building and sustaining relationships with cross‑divisional business leaders, aligning on short‑ and long‑term business unit strategies. Develops, deploys, and supports commodity sourcing strategies to support the aligned business objectives. Leads and is primarily responsible for executing sourcing activities including RFP development, issuance, and analysis; contract terms negotiation; risk assessment; supplier selection; and implementation support. Builds and maintains relationships with strategic suppliers and Delta partners (subsidiaries, JV partners and affiliates). Drives sourcing synergies with Delta partners (i.e. joint sourcing ventures). Manages supplier performance and innovation. Leads periodic business reviews with key suppliers and provides ad‑hoc business updates for executive engagement for visibility, strategic alignment, or approvals. What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Minimum 5 years Supply Chain Management or related maintenance/operational field experience. Effective written and verbal communication skills with peers up through executive leadership and a high degree of proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint. …

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