As Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing — Fleet & Operations , you’ll take responsibility for key supplier relationships and/or business areas, evaluate long-range business needs against existing agreements, propose and model contract modifications, lead or contribute to RFPs across major fleet, Technical Operations and Airport Operations disciplines, track supplier performance and resolve commercial and contractual issues. Strategic Sourcing is an important and highly visible function within Frontier, serving as the airline’s commercial relationship owner for OEMs and major technical suppliers, including Airbus, Pratt & Whitney and CFM, as well as ground handling suppliers that support Frontier’s fleet structure and operations.
Location: Denver, CO Salary Range: $123,462–$163,873
Lead the commercial relationships behind Frontier’s fleet and operations
Strategic Sourcing is an important and highly visible function within Frontier, serving as the airline’s commercial relationship owner for OEMs and major technical suppliers, including Airbus, Pratt & Whitney and CFM, as well as ground handling suppliers that support Frontier’s fleet structure and operations.
The team leads long-term contractual relationships, manages aircraft and engine purchase agreements and serves as the commercial focal point for multi-year Technical Operations and Airport Operations agreements from concept through execution and ongoing management.
As Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing — Fleet & Operations, you’ll take responsibility for key supplier relationships and/or business areas, evaluate long-range business needs against existing agreements, propose and model contract modifications, lead or contribute to RFPs across major fleet, Technical Operations and Airport Operations disciplines, track supplier performance and resolve commercial and contractual issues.
You’ll build and maintain relationships across Frontier’s matrixed organization and represent the airline externally in interactions and negotiations with some of its largest and most critical suppliers.
Why this role matters
This role serves as a subject matter expert on Frontier’s fleet and major technical and airport operations contracts, bringing together commercial negotiation, long-range planning and strategy, financial analysis, and relationship and contract management.
You’ll also have exposure to real-time operational events and take a leading role in mitigation and problem-solving.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll interact frequently with Frontier executives, including departmental Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and the CFO, while also managing and developing junior team members.
What you’ll lead
Supplier leadership
Serve as the commercial owner and focal point for assigned OEM, Technical Operations or Airport vendor portfolios, including Airbus, CFM, Pratt & Whitney, MROs and/or major ground handlers.
Lead negotiations and contract amendments and resolve performance matters and other issues to support a high-performing supplier base.
Serve as a subject matter expert, maintaining in-depth knowledge of major Technical Operations, Airport Operations and OEM agreements, as assigned, including economics, rights and responsibilities of the parties and service levels.
Proactively analyze and manage “what if” scenario impacts on major agreements, such as changes to Frontier’s fleet or operating footprint, in close cooperation with operating teams and FP&A.
Build and maintain relationships with supplier personnel.
Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Financial analysis and commercial strategy
Own and direct financial analysis supporting contracting decisions, either during RFP processes or in support of the ongoing management or amendment of existing relationships.
Partner with FP&A to align transaction economics with the long-range business forecast and financial-planning objectives.
Provide clear recommendations to the Director and internal operating teams.
Executive communication and business support
Provide frequent reporting and presentations to senior management.
Produce Board-level presentations and communications with little oversight.
Attend industry-related conferences.
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and corporate-finance-related projects.
Participate in and contribute to the budget process.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
Eight or more years of experience performing fleet, contracts, technical sourcing or finance functions, preferably in an airline setting, or experience in other roles with transferable skills such as management consulting or finance.
At least four years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity leading cross-functional teams in a corporate environment.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, including advanced modeling capabilities.
Ability to build trust with internal and external counterparties.
Strong influence and negotiation skills.
Experience evaluating, executing and managing contracts with outside parties.
Understanding of airline operations and the supplier ecosystem, including Technical Operations, Ground Operations and Maintenance, strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience communicating with senior Frontier executives and external audiences.
Proactive, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and adapt to evolving business needs.
Demonstrates Frontier’s core values of customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, develop and manage in an efficient, productive and respectful manner.
Support for work, life and travel
Frontier offers benefits, programs and travel privileges designed to support eligible employees at work and beyond. Availability may vary by role, eligibility, location, schedule, applicable policies and current plan details.
Depending on eligibility, benefits and programs may include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings options; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; Frontier and participating partner-airline travel privileges; buddy passes; travel-related discounts; and employee support resources, including the HOPE League.
Working at Frontier Airlines
At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. Whether you’re supporting flights, helping customers, maintaining aircraft, leading teams or working behind the scenes, your work helps create a travel experience that is safe, reliable and built around value.
Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.
About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our teams support every part of the travel journey, from airport and flight operations to aircraft maintenance, customer support and corporate functions.
We focus on making travel accessible, practical and easy to personalize while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient airline operation.
Workplace Policies
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