Senior Analyst Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, IT Strategic Sourcing, serves as a key driver of sourcing excellence at JetBlue, partnering with internal stakeholders and external Business Partners to deliver innovative, value-driven solutions across the business. This role goes beyond traditional cost savings by emphasizing strategic negotiation, Business Partner innovation and creative problem-solving to unlock long-term value. The Senior Analyst is responsible for executing sourcing strategies, conducting robust financial modeling and supporting the development of forward-thinking commercial arrangements that align with JetBlue’s JetForward strategy. Reporting to the Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping JetBlue’s Business Partner relationships, enabling innovation, and ensuring the airline continues to buy smarter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
- Two (2) years of strategic sourcing, supplier, service management or equivalent experience
- Proficient with MS Office suite, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Proficient with reporting tools and the ability to construct ad Hoc reporting based on-demand requests
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven ability to build relationships both internally and externally
- Proficient in financial, quantitative, and analytical skills
- Able to interpret and communicate complex Statements of Work (SOW) as well as Master Service Agreements (MSA), Amendments, and various other contractual documents
- Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
- Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
- Able to maintain a professional appearance
- When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
- Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
- The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from end-to-end, including market research, Request for Proposal RFP development, Business Partner negotiations, and contract execution
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and develop sourcing strategies that drive innovation, mitigate risk, and maximize value
- Conduct robust financial and scenario modeling to evaluate proposals, assess total cost of ownership, and support innovative sourcing solutions
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Accounting, and Operational teams to ensure alignment across all commercial and contractual aspects of Business Partner agreements
- Monitor Business Partner performance and support continuous improvement efforts through regular reviews and partnership with internal business units and JetBlue Contract Management Lifecycle office
- Identify and champion opportunities for process optimization and cost transformation across categories
- Support the development and execution of multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with JetBlue’s strategic and operational priorities
- Stay current on industry trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies and Business Partner selections
- Prepare and present clear, data-driven recommendations and business cases to leadership for sourcing decisions
- Foster strong relationships with key Business Partners and internal partners to enable innovation, solve challenges collaboratively, and ensure business continuity
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- access to healthcare benefits
- a 401(k) plan and company match
- crewmember stock purchase plan
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- free space available travel on JetBlue
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
