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 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.

Who We Are 

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.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).  

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

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.

Essential Functions

Purchasing Oversight (50%)

Work with key stakeholders throughout the company and oversee the efficient purchasing of technical spares, manage implementation of new suppliers and vendors.  Analyze the market, screen potential suppliers and vendors, be involved early during requests for proposals (RFP) and present recommendations for final vendor selection to ensure appropriate and cost-effective partnerships are established.  Assist to maintain purchasing platforms Aeroxchange, ILS, etc. Continuous communication with other Supply Chain Departments and Business Partners regarding part reliability, availability. Excellent proficiency in technical manuals including but not limited to IPC, AMM, CMM, wiring diagrams, etc. Detailed working knowledge of the roles of AOG, Repairs, and Material Ops departments processes and assist as needed.

Vendor management (30%)

Ensure that discrepant invoices are cleared in a timely manner, working closely with the Finance and Accounts Payable departments to ensure payments are timely and communicated with each vendor. Maintain Sarbanes Oxley compliant procurement practices and polies Identify and track vendor performance metrics and conduct review meetings with vendors/suppliers and organizational leaders to review performance results and operational/contracting issues to ensure vendor partnerships are maximized and contract terms are enforced. Partner with Purchasing Manager to develop KPI’s for strategic /critical suppliers and vendors for performance improvement, cost savings and enforcement of contractual provisions to ensure effective partnerships are maintained. 

Process Improvements (10%)

Identify process inefficiencies and cost-reduction initiatives and lead the design and implementation of process enhancements to improve operation and financial performance of vendor/supplier partnerships. Other duties such as researching, evaluating, and developing new strategies and processes involved in the OEM projects.

Team management and development (10%)

Assist in future team member identification. Train, develop and motivate a team to ensure performance and organizational objectives are met or exceeded.

Other Functions

Ensure adequate Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) compliance. Participate and contribute to budget process. Attend industry related conferences. 

Qualifications

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 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Equipment Operated

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

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled  

Work Environment / Remote Work Options 

This role can be based at our headquarters in Denver, CO or anywhere in the United States via a remote work arrangement (periodic travel to Denver from a Frontier-serviced city required) If remote, you must be able to follow our remote work policies, including ability and comfort level working from home with access to a high-speed internet connection If headquarters-based, typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000

Please note: this posting has a closing date of 11/11/2024 midnight MT.

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.

 

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