Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Operations & Oem

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager, Strategic SourcingOperations & OEM (the Manager) will be part of a team focused on the development, analysis, and execution of contracts with OEM (aircraft and jet engines) and Operational (maintenance, tech ops, ground ops, etc.) vendors. The role has four key focus areas: 1) Contracting, 2) Vendor Management, 3) Process Improvements and 4) Team Management and Development. The role will lead cross-functional teams throughout the company to evaluate requirements of goods and services, conduct RFPs, negotiate contracts with suppliers/vendors, track supplier/vendor performance to enforce contractual provisions, and evaluate advantageous contractual modifications. The role will also identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of the purchasing and procurement processes and is responsible for managing and developing several Strategic Sourcing analysts.  

The Manager will need to build and maintain key relationships with both external and internal stakeholders. The manager will also be responsible for directing the work of analysts required in order to support the objectives/activities of the department.

Essential Functions

Contracting (50%)

· Work with cross-functional teams throughout the company to evaluate requirements of goods and services, manage implementation of new suppliers and vendors, communicate new contract terms and facilitate hand-off of contract management to operating group to establish vendor partnerships in a timely and efficient manner.

· Analyze the market, screen potential suppliers and vendors, facilitate formal Requests for Proposals (RFP) and present business cases and recommendations for final vendor selection to ensure appropriate and cost-effective partnerships are established.

Vendor management (30%)

· Identify and track vendor performance metrics and conduct review meetings with vendors/suppliers and internal organizational leaders to review performance results and operational/contracting issues to ensure vendor partnerships are maximized and contract terms are enforced.

· Partner with suppliers and vendors in building action plans for performance improvement, cost savings and enforcement of contractual provisions to ensure effective partnerships are maintained

· Managing the business relationship including contracts, pricing, terms and conditions, invoice verification and claims.

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%)

· Hire, train, develop and motivate analyst team members to ensure performance and organizational objectives are met or exceeded

Other Functions

· 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 equivalent experience required

· Minimum six years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, Strategic Sourcing, financial analysis, or related function required. Experience in other roles with transferrable skills will be considered.

· 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

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Positions Supervised

Strategic sourcing analyst(s)

Salary Range

$92,880.00 - $116,100.00

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.