Buyer II

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. 

This Buyer II position will support direct procurment. 

The Buyer II is responsible for developing solutions to procurement activities at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to improve supplier relations and internal team processes, meet customer requirements and achieve cost effectiveness.

• Takes initiative to develop solutions to procurement activities.
• Makes recommendations to improve supplier relations and internal team processes to meet customer requirements and achieve cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for the timely acquisition of goods and services to satisfy end user requirements.
• With limited direction from the manager, works independently to manage the day-to-day supplier interactions and transactions.
• Develops positive, collaborative internal and supplier relationships.
• Monitors supplier performance and collaborates with strategic sourcing and internal customers to identify opportunities for improvement.

Required

• 2 years of procurement experience or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Conducts research and complete financial analyses (e.g., cost/benefit).
• Ability to develop and manage pricing agreements.
• Create strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated change management, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Access.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and/or TRAX.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPM, PMP, or CPIM).

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.