Analyst, Strategic Sourcing I

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

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.

What We Stand For

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.

Work Perks

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 1^st 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.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Analyst of Strategic Sourcing role is an integral part of the department, responsible for aiding in managing the various strategic sourcing and cost saving initiatives throughout the organization, including gathering project requirements, researching vendors, issuing RFPs/RFQs, financial modeling, contract negotiation, contract management as well as providing support to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing for various ad hoc forecasting and financial analysis projects that are frequently required by senior management.

Essential Functions

• Gather project requirements from internal customers, develop internal business cases, and create a consensus on key requirements
• Analyze market to identify potential suppliers and screen their capabilities
• Issue and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to suppliers, and manage the RFP process
• Create financial models for strategic sourcing projects to facilitate the contract approval process
• Analyze key contracts with manufacturers such as Lufthansa Technik, Airbus, and SABRE and support contract management on an ongoing basis
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers to measure contract adherence and improve vendor performance
• Assist in developing finance and business presentations such as Board of Director presentations and lenders' presentations
• Analyze current contracts for risk mitigation along with financial and operational improvement opportunities

Other Functions

• Assist with fleet-related projects including financial modeling, contract negotiation, execution and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Business, Supply Chain or other related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience                   required
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience required
• Experience in maintenance and MRO related aspects of airlines preferred
• Previous airline experience preferred
• Prior experience reading, interpreting and negotiation contracts preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Project management
• Desire and willingness to work within a team structure
• Strong organizational skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Function well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to work with strict confidentiality
• Able to work closely with other support and functional departments to gather, analyze and present information.

Equipment Operated

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

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Supervision:  The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

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.

Salary : $48,160 - $60,200