Position Title: Senior Analyst, IT Strategic Sourcing
Position Summary
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.
Essential 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
