Senior Buyer - Purchasing

Senior Buyer - Purchasing

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it's our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need saving them money along the way.

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our 'Done Right' promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we're not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

At Frontier, we like to think we're creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we're here, but the perks are nice too :

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a 'Dress for your Day' business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work / life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation / sick time and medical / dental / vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines' non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier's highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline's many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America's Greenest Airline.

The Senior Buyer, Purchasing position will have a focus on technical purchasing, vendor management, and team guidance throughout the company to evaluate requirements of goods and services, work with Strategic sourcing RFPs, assist in the negotiation of spare parts purchasing contracts with suppliers / vendors, track supplier / vendor performance and focus on clearing discrepant invoices to ensure timely payment processing within negotiated payment terms. The role will also identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy of the purchasing and procurement processes. Mentor and train junior members of the purchasing team.

Purchasing Oversight (50%)

Vendor management (30%)

Process Improvements (10%)

Team management and development (10%)

Other Functions

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management or other related field or relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree as deemed appropriate by the Sr Manager of Materials.

Minimum four years of experience in sourcing / procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, or related function preferred.

Experience with sourcing / procurement of airline goods and services preferred.

Leadership or project management experience in sourcing / procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, or related function preferred

Experience in negotiating high-value and long-term contracts preferred

Proficient in research and analysis, commodity expertise, forecasting, negotiation, contract management, and leading projects

Competent in financial analysis and assessment, logistics, strategic sourcing, TCO / design-to-cost, e-commerce / information technology

Strong presentation, communication skills and project management skills.

Experience in value-based decision analysis, process design and improvement and consensus building strongly preferred

Experience in change management, performance management, team building and resource planning and management

Demonstrates organizational values of integrity, respect for people, diversity, appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethical standards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance, commitment to shareholder value, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Generally, not required.

None

Salary Range : $72,000 - $96,331

Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 12 / 17 / 25 midnight MST

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national