Procurement Buyer

Breeze Airways™•Cottonwood Heights, UT

13h

About The Position

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 within a nice low-cost airline, directly enabling operational reliability while protecting the company’s cost structure. The Procurement Buyer plays a central role in executing sourcing and purchasing activities that ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services across the organization. This role partners closely with operational, finance, and technical teams to translate business needs into effective procurement actions, manage supplier relationships, and support negotiations and contracting efforts. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential, as the Buyer supports multiple stakeholders and categories in a fast-paced, highly regulated operating environment. The Buyer is responsible for driving value through disciplined purchasing practices, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, enforcing compliance with procurement policies, and maintaining service levels and quality standards while preserving the airline’s low-cost operating model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, , or relevant work experience
Proven ability to execute high-volume purchasing activities accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple requests, suppliers, and stakeholders simultaneously
High attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy in purchase orders, pricing, contracts, and invoice reconciliation
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively escalating risks, delays, or compliance issues when needed
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly in a dynamic operating environment
Proficiency with ERP / procure-to-pay systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle Fusion or similar platforms preferred
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support operational deadlines and business requirements

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or operations within a high-volume or highly regulated environment (airline, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, or similar)
Experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, competitive bids, or contract negotiations in partnership with category managers or sourcing leaders
Working knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, including requisitioning, purchase order creation, receiving, invoicing, and three-way matching
Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, resolve delivery and invoicing issues, and maintain strong vendor performance and service levels
Experience performing basic spend analysis, pricing comparisons, and contract utilization tracking to support cost control initiatives
Familiarity with purchasing compliance, internal controls, audit requirements, and documentation standards
Experience supporting operational categories such as maintenance & engineering, catering, ground operations, uniforms, IT, facilities, or professional services
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling) and experience with reporting or dashboard tools
Exposure to a startup, growth-stage, or lean operating environment with evolving processes and systems
APICS, CPSM, CPP, or similar procurement or supply chain certification preferred
Strong purchasing and execution skills with the ability to manage high volumes accurately and efficiently
Analytical capability to evaluate pricing, suppliers, and total cost implications
Excellent organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through on orders, contracts, and invoices
Effective communication and stakeholder partnership skills across operational and corporate teams
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve supplier, delivery, and system issues quickly
Process-oriented with a focus on compliance, controls, and continuous improvement
Commercial awareness of contracts, service levels, and supplier performance drivers
Strong ERP / procure-to-pay systems proficiency and advanced Excel skills
Adaptable, resilient, and team-oriented with sound judgment and high integrity

Responsibilities

Review and validate purchase requests against contractual commitments, budgets, and approved supplier agreements
Execute purchasing activities in accordance with sourcing strategies, contracts, and procurement policies to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment
Prepare and maintain forecasts for open purchase orders, contract utilization, and departmental spend commitments
Produce ad-hoc analyses to support operational, technical, and administrative purchasing decisions
Maintain and continuously improve buying processes, templates, and controls to ensure compliance, efficiency, and audit readiness
Develop and maintain standard reports and dashboards tracking purchase activity, contract utilization, supplier performance, and cycle times
Manage day-to-day supplier interactions related to ordering, pricing, delivery, invoicing, and issue resolution
Document current purchasing workflows and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices from inside and outside the airline industry
Partner with Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate coding, accruals, and alignment of spend to budgets and cost centers
Support month-end close activities by validating receipts, invoices, and open commitments
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the broader Procurement and Finance organizations
Achieve performance objectives and uphold Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence