Sr Analyst - Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
The Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing plays a pivotal role in delivering sourcing initiatives that support the company’s indirect spend categories, with significant exposure to Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Commercial services. You will lead smaller sourcing projects with limited oversight and take ownership of workstreams on larger initiatives, including RFP execution, vendor analysis, financial modeling, and contract management. As a Senior Analyst, you will build subject-matter expertise in assigned categories, serve as a go-to resource within the team, and begin mentoring junior Analysts. The role offers visibility to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership while providing a clear growth path toward management-level responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 4+ years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Procurement or related roles
- Experience in Indirect Procurement, particularly IT sourcing, strongly preferred.
- Experience with contracting, vendor negotiations, and RFP processes required.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to independently structure and execute financial analyses and business cases.
- Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analysis and presentation tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to senior audiences.
- Ability to build trust and act as a go-to resource in assigned categories.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, offering well-reasoned recommendations that balance analysis with practical feasibility.
- Motivated to improve processes, adopt new tools, and contribute to team best practices.
- Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Airline or aerospace industry experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing workstreams and manage smaller projects from planning through execution.
- Structure and carry out quantitative and qualitative analysis to support vendor selection and contracting.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives with guidance.
- Triangulate results and sense-check analysis to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Support end-to-end RFx processes: develop bid documentation, coordinate the Project Team, support the evaluation of responses, and prepare recommendations for Leadership.
- Engage with vendors and internal stakeholders during contractual discussions, escalating appropriately and ensuring alignment.
- Provide assistance during evaluation of vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support internal stakeholders with business case development.
- Build financial and cost/benefit analyses to evaluate sourcing scenarios.
- Provide recommendations that balance cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and operational needs.
- Prepare polished, audience-appropriate presentations and reports for Leadership.
- Contribute to Board-level and senior management presentations.
- Communicate confidently and clearly with stakeholders, understanding appropriate levels of disclosure and context.
- Work effectively across departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Begin mentoring and providing guidance to junior Analysts, sharing best practices and supporting their development.
- Lead small-scale process improvements and evaluate tools or technologies that can enhance sourcing outcomes.
- Actively contribute to embedding sourcing best practices within the department.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings options
- Paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
- Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, based on current program rules and availability
- Buddy passes, based on eligibility and program rules
- Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services and vendors
- A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
- Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
- Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
