Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection Endeavor operates141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States Canada and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis Minn. Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta Cincinnati Detroit Minneapolis New York and Raleigh-Durham and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

The Program Manager Strategic Sourcing and Contracts plays a key role in strengthening how Endeavor Air partners with suppliers and manages enterprise contracts. This role focuses on translating business needs into effective sourcing and contracting strategies that balance cost risk and performance while supporting the companys operational and financial goals. Working crossfunctionally and in close partnership with Delta Supply Chain Management this position brings structure insight and discipline to supplier decisionmaking across the organization.

What You will Do:

• Shape and execute strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives that support Endeavor Airs financial operational and longterm business objectives.
• Serve as a key enterprise partner and primary point of contact collaborating across business units and with Delta Supply Chain Management Finance and Legal.
• Drive disciplined contract governance risk management and continuous improvement across supplier relationships and procurement processes.

What We are Looking For:

• A strategic analytical professional with experience in sourcing contracting finance or logistics.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence across functions and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• A disciplined resultsoriented mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and practical execution.

• • Strategic Sourcing Leadership
  • Partner with business unit leaders to build and execute sourcing strategies that deliver optimal operational and financial outcomes.
  • Align sourcing decisions with the companys financial plan and long-term objectives including measurable results such as cost savings efficiency gains and compliance with financial targets.
  • Primary Point of Contact
  • Serve as the first point of contact for business units and Delta Supply Chain on all supply chain management matters.
  • Facilitate coordination between internal teams and Delta SCM/Legal during sourcing and contracting efforts to ensure timely execution and adherence to compliance metrics.
  • Contract Management
  • Maintain a consolidated view of key supplier agreements contract milestone dates and obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and structured processes for contract approvals.
  • Risk Assessment
  • Evaluate supply chains for risks to business continuity and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor contractual incentives and non-compliance issues; escalate as needed.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Communicate sourcing requirements to Delta SCM in advance to ensure adequate resources.
  • Work closely with Finance Legal and Tech Ops to ensure alignment on sourcing and contracting decisions driving measurable outcomes such as cost optimization and process efficiency.
  • Policy & Process Development
  • Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures including approval hierarchies spend thresholds and compliance guidelines.
  • Champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement with measurable goals tied to cost savings compliance rates and process effectiveness.

  OTHER DUTIES:

  • Other duties as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

• None

• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful courteous and professional manner and values the input of all. Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results By Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines goals and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams.
• Know your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.

• Bachelors degree or a combination of education and related experience.
• 5 years of professional experiencein strategic sourcing procurement and familiarity with contract governance compliance and risk management processes
• Ability to effectively collaborate with vendors/contractors to ensure they fulfill their contract obligations.
• Analytical skills in financial and business case development.
• Experience in budgeting and/or procurement accounting processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficient computer skills in the latest Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technology skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and as a team player and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources.
• Ability to independently research issues and make effective recommendations using critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively meet deadlines.
• Experience working at all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change control process and procedures.
• Foundational understanding of IT workflow life cycle.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
• Computer work in a typical office environment subject to critical deadlines.
• Can involve long periods of sitting.
• Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling pushing reaching bending standing walking and light lifting of boxes bags files etc. not in excess of 30 lbs.
• Travel requirement depending on need.

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance Short and Long-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and voluntary supplementary benefit options