Senior Category Manager and Repairs Leader

Job Summary

The Senior Category & Repairs Manager will be expected to perform various leadership functions within the supply chain organization including:

• High priority project management
• Component and accessory repair cycle management and improvement
• Executive presentations
• Teammate coaching

This position is responsible to lead cost savings initiatives considering the Total Cost of Ownership across the company and develop procurement-specific programs as a liaison between Supply Chain and the Business / Function by effectively executing the proceeding responsibilities. The Senior Category & Repairs Manager will source, cultivate, and maintain supplier relationships for the benefit of Air Methods and own the entire aircraft parts and services repairs team and process from initiation of a services need to completion of the repair and its delivery back to AMC.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Strategically Manage the repairs department, company repairable assets, and the repair vendors to best support the AMC fleet and business needs to include repairable asset processing flow and turn times, driving higher ISR and lower OOS through a comprehensive process redesign and ongoing departmental leadership activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop, prioritize and execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas including sourcing strategy, negotiations, and supplier selection and implementation
• Develop strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation
• Oversee all repairs teammates and spend activity through repair orders and determine proper action plan for all that will achieve the fastest turnaround time at the lowest cost, driving higher ISR and lower OOS
• Conduct analysis for category improvement opportunities (e.g., market research) and implement
• non-sourcing category projects (e.g., demand management and supplier solution implementation)
• Provide procurement subject matter expertise to the associated business/function group and sourcing specialists or seek out expertise from business/function in order to drive strategic sourcing save for assigned categories and to promote higher ISR and lower OOS due to improved repairs processes
• Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities for assigned category areas and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders.  Lead implementation of solutions and ensure ongoing adherence.
• Drive use of procurement best practices and standardization of procurement processes while minimizing supply risk
• Combine all spend information into yearly plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises members of the repairs team. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and ten or more years’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ten (10) years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analysis, Change Management experience
• 7-10 years of industry and category specific experience in one of the following categories: Aircraft Parts & Services, Fuel, Medical Supplies, MRO, IT, Corporate and Professional Services, Transportation and Logistics, Real Estate, Facilities 

Skills  

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
• Ability to develop category, sourcing, and component repair strategies by identifying opportunity areas
• Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend by leading cross-functional teams
• Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
• Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
• Knowledge and experience with component repair vendors & processes, focusing on continuous improvement 
• Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to coach and develop Sourcing Specialists/Analysts, as needed
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
• Team building, high degree of business acumen, and interpersonal skills 

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Source-to-Pay tools (e.g., Coupa)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Firsthand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required. Technical knowledge and expertise preferred. Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (i.e., Certified Purchasing Manager). 

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)