Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

Unifi is the nation's largest aviation services provider, with over 40K team members and a global footprint spanning over 230 airports in the U.S., Canada, and the UK & Ireland. We deliver reliable, high-quality aviation services in partnership with some of the world's leading airlines. At Unifi, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive team where passion, integrity, and empathy are at the core of what we do.

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain will lead sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and supply chain optimization initiatives to drive cost savings, ensure continuity of supply chain, and support organizational growth. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and leadership skills to manage complex supplier networks and deliver value across the enterprise. As such, this position will lead cross-functional initiatives to align procurement and supply chain operations with business objectives, drive innovation, and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing:
• Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies for key categories, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and commercial task forces to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and overall value objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for value creation.
• Champion supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, and development-including issuing RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.

• • Lead supply chain optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure measured and sustained performance and their contribution of innovation as part of their overall value proposition.

o Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality, sustainability, legal and ethical standards.

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to optimize total cost of ownership, required legal protection, and overall value creation.
• Operational Excellence
• Oversee procurement processes, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Implement best practices in demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption and process automation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with all relevant stakeholder teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs and overall requirements.
• Support new product and service introductions and market expansion through effective supply chain planning.
• Supply Chain Optimization:
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholder teams (to streamline processes and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, logistics, to ensure continuity of supply and mitigate risks.
• Risk Management:
• Understand all aspects of the supply chain.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical, financial, and operational factors.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Leadership & Team Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals, measure performance, and provide coaching to drive results.

o Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, service and results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools; advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to intuitively and effectively lead and influence others in/outside span of care and organization altogether.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in global sourcing and managing complex supplier networks.
• Knowledge of sustainability and ESG principles in supply chain.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Data-driven decision-making and financial acumen.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive change.