Category Manager - Ground Operations

The Category Manager – Ground Operations Services & Equipment is the strategic procurement leader for all ground operations-related categories. This role encompasses a broad portfolio of critical services and equipment, including ground handling, passenger wheelchair assistance services, aircraft deicing, on-call aircraft maintenance services, aircraft cleaning, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years in procurement, contract negotiations, and/or a clear understanding of ground operations in aviation or transportation.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives and constantly measure the performance.
• Committed to the importance of safety, serving the customer, and having excellent customer service focus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to receive and understand instructions, directives, and ensure safety, as well as the ability to interact with customers, is a requirement of the job.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Previous experience in airline or ground operations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to set goals, measure vendor performance, and ensure service standards are met.
• Commitment to safety and customer service excellence.
• Ability to attend required training.
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software and general ability to use information technology.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flight Benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time