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category manager Dallas, TX

Southwest Airlines

Full Time Dallas, TX 84350 - 12.04 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Department: Supply Chain Management

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:
The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Associate Technology Supply Chain Management Category Manager invests in our Purpose by leading a Team in sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contracting for our Customer facing Technology systems . This role will coordinate and manage a high volume of Technology software and maintenance renewal contracts. The Associate Technology Supply Chain Management Category Manager is a strong communicator and strategic thinker who looks forward to driving the future of technology at Southwest.

Additional Details:
This role is offered as a regional workplace position and Employees must work in the region they support. This could require working from a mix of on-site Company facilities and remote based offices to perform the job function in a regional location determined by business need. Each Department will provide Employees with guidance on when and where presence is required with as much notice as reasonably possible .

Please note, while this is a regional position, there is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Job Summary
Responsible for supporting a portfolio of technology related suppliers, and their contracts. Lead negotiations, contract drafting, and contract management, and supports strategic sourcing for those suppliers.
Responsibilities
Manage on-going demand planning with technology and/ or business Stakeholders for assigned agreements and renewals
Negotiate and draft simple contracts for technology products and services to achieve lowest total system cost and savings objectives with limited assistance
Manage life cycle for a set of maintenance renewal agreements, related purchase orders and invoices, and provide expertise and mentoring in maintenance renewal processes to other Team Members
Collaborate with Internal Customers to gain a solid understanding of business requirements to execute the most appropriate agreement
Support implementation of business strategies, facilitate aspects of the sourcing process and closely collaborate with Stakeholders to select and award business to suppliers
Use available tools and market research to identify supplier trends, supplier and category sourcing best practices
Bring forward opportunities to incorporate into target supplier savings goals and deliver cost savings to achieve best total cost of ownership
Develop proficient knowledge in their assigned technology spend categories
Perform ethical procurement practices of contracted goods and services which includes compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer Satisfaction
Familiarity with computer various hardware and software
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Skilled in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Preferred: Database utilization experience Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
SCM/Technology or related field
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
Ability to use a computer and other office equipment with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
Must have flexibility to work extended hours during the week and weekend, including Company holidays, during quarterly close or special projects
Limited Travel
Competitive market salary from $$84,350.00 per year to $ $93,700.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience**. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. Benefits you’ll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck***
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit****
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits * Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time * Competitive market salary from $84,350.00 per year to $93,700.00 per year is the starting salary range. Salaries may increase over time based on performance and market movement. * 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits * ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. This role is offered as a regional workplace position and Employees must work in the region they support. This could require working from a mix of on-site Company facilities and remote based offices to perform the job function in a regional location determined by business need. Each Department will provide Employees with guidance on when and where presence is required with as much notice as reasonably possible.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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