Manager Procurement

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

The Manager, Procurement is responsible for executing on the strategy for procurement and supply management for all spend categories Alaska Air and Horizon Air.  As a people leader, the Manager, Procurement leads and establishes priorities for the team to establish structure, and appropriate policies and procedures, to meet all key internal customer requirements, maintain supplier communications and deliver products in a cost effective manner.

• Implements best-in-class procurement procedures for the organization.
• Partners with internal customers to understand sourcing requirements, schedules and business needs.
• Develops and implements inventory plans, where appropriate, to prevent business interruptions or product shortfalls.
• Develops appropriate metrics and processes to drive improvements, cost reductions, and operational excellence.
• Implements and maintains a plan to identify objectives, vision, and measures for success with top suppliers.
• Sources vendors for favorable terms, availability, and costs for materials, equipment and supplies.
• Manages the returns/receiving processes, where appropriate, to ensure fulfillment of supplier commitments.
• Cultivates positive and collaborative internal stakeholder/external supplier relationships.
• Engages in sourcing projects and lean or 5S opportunities.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of a procurement team. Selects, motivates, evaluates, coaches and develops staff capabilities in best-practice procurement techniques, measurements and processes.

Required

• 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or material control.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• A demonstrated track record of developing strong customer/supplier relationships and high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in discerning various types of agreements common with Procurement (e.g., NDA’s, Pricing Letters, Stocking Program Letters.), including knowledge of common contractual elements within these agreements.
• Demonstrated competence in change management techniques and challenging the status quo.
• Ability to conduct research and complete financial analyses with minimal support.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 18
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Familiarity with reading technical documentation/drawings and using enterprise class ERP systems (i.e., PeopleSoft and/or TRAX).
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off
   

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.