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Manager Strategic Sourcing - Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Company/Organization: Breeze Airways

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/23/2024 4:33:07 PM

Description:

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring �The World�s Nicest Airline� to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: �To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.�

Breeze is hiring- join us!

Procurement is a critical function to a low-cost airline and the Manager Strategic Sourcing is the key in ensuring the proper contracts and relationships are in place to properly support the operation in a cost-effective manner. Strong communication skills are required, as all departments will require support from the Procurement Manager. The Manager is also responsible for leading procurement initiatives that improve the organization and keep the low-cost nature of the organization intact, while not suffering service level or quality impacts.

Here�s what you�ll do

Implement proper procurement processes, leveraging subject matter experts to cater programs to meet their needs
Create and manage requests for information, quotes, and proposals (RFX)
Develop contract management standards and proper storing and retention
Provide key performance indicators for measuring procurement performance and measuring performance against implemented agreements
Negotiate contracts for purchase of goods and services for operational and corporate needs including, but not limited to, software, hardware, fuel, ground service equipment, airport services, uniforms, third-party commerce programs, components, and materials, etc.
Manage vendor management activities with internal business teams, including analyzing vendor performance, documenting failures, and following up with the vendor on complaints and other issues
Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers to work towards enhancing existing agreements, communicating changes, and updating contracts
Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence

Here�s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

4-year degree in Finance or a related field
5+ years of procurement experience
Experience with contract review and analysis
High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success
Complete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines
Ability to present comprehensive information to leadership and executive team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Oracle, PowerBI, or other ERP and dashboard/reporting tools
Ability to provide employee coaching and lead professional development opportunities
Management experience in a team-oriented workplace preferred

Skills/Talents

Knowledge of procurement best practices, total cost of ownership, planning, and analysis
Solid negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Exceptional communication skills
High-level leadership skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Practices extreme ownership and transparency

Perks of the Job

Health, Vision and Dental
Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
401K with Breeze Employee Match
PTO
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Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Breeze Airways will never request your Social Security Number, Driver�s License or Date of Birth on our job postings. Job Postings requesting any or all of this information should be regarded as a scam. To ensure you are applying to an actual Breeze Airways posting, please apply online at www.flybreeze.com then click �Careers� at the bottom of the page.