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Manager Enterprise Supply Chain Management

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Sep 15, 2025
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 Manager, Enterprise Supply Chain Management (SCM) leads a high-performing Team of sourcing and procurement professionals responsible for securing many of the goods and services that keep Southwest Airlines running. From onboard food and beverage to uniforms, facilities, and Marketing agreements, this role oversees strategic, analytic, and operational workstreams to drive value, quality, and efficiency across the enterprise. By partnering closely with Internal Customers and key stakeholders like Legal and Insurance, the Manager ensures contracts are thoughtfully negotiated, supplier relationships are well-managed, and business needs are met with excellence. This role is a critical contributor to Southwest's operational success and a champion of our commitment to smart, People-focused procurement. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Model the Southwest Way Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development Responsibilities Communicate and promote SCM goals and initiatives through extensive relationship development Executes sourcing and contracting strategies across the assigned commodities and categories while supporting process optimization, policy enforcement, compliance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Manage and optimize processes for data intake, validation, and mining as well as modeling, visualization, and communication deliverables Follow the elements of the supplier selection matrix and recommend supplier selections Identify and collect cost saving initiatives, cost avoidance, and cost deferral opportunities Create and implement project or work plans for assigned categories and develop measurable KPI's Execute project plans, establish timelines, align resources, motivate team members and drive successful accountability; evaluate the progress toward achieving these goals and continuously re-prioritizes efforts accordingly Develop mitigation responses and strategies to address project risks Support development and implementation of new tools and technologies to drive operational efficiencies and support strategic planning Develop presentations, reporting, and status updates for relevant Stakeholders Ensure supplier compliance with contracts, corporate standards, policies, and regulatory requirements Liaise with General Counsel to develop comprehensive best practice Company-wide policies Utilize the vendor performance scorecard and provide regular feedback to suppliers on performance opportunities May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data Skilled in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Skilled in monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan Skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job Skilled in bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences Skilled in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel and PowerPoint) Exceptional project and change management skills on multiple simultaneous complex projects Highly skilled in performing complex analyses and interpreting results Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem Preferred: Knowledge of Coupa or other Source to Pay solution Preferred: Knowledge of Ironclad or other contract management system Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Economics, Math, or related discipline Experience Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading Team(s) Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: Process optimization Policy development and enforcement Change Management Compliance Initiatives 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 communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy 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 Pay & Benefits Competitive market salary from $128,350 per year to $142,600 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) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit* Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. 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 Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.