THE ROLE
Sun Country Airlines is searching for a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our expanding strategic sourcing team. As a Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will collaborate with and serve on behalf of stakeholders across all departments of the company to manage the complete sourcing lifecycle from RFP to contract execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Lead sourcing initiatives for services spanning passenger, charter and cargo operations, including ground handling, wheelchair services, de-icing, and ad-hoc services, ensuring sourcing activities are in alignment with the airlines operational and budgetary goals
- Analyze and negotiate contracts with vendors, focusing on optimal terms for cost, quality, and service levels
- Develop cost analyses and pricing models to evaluate and compare vendor proposals, contributing to well-informed decision-making on contract awards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ground operations, finance, and legal to ensure alignment on project objectives and expedite sourcing and contracting processes
- Monitor vendor performance and compliance with service agreements, identifying and resolving issues that arise to maintain high standards in ground operations and services
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring consistency and efficiency in vendor selection and contract management
- Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities through spanet analysis, vendor negotiations, and process improvements to help achieve financial targets
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or similar analytical field
- Aptitude for operations finance; experience with budget and variance analysis
- 2 years in a full-time analytical position
- Ability to plan, work and meet project results independently
- Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication
- Proficient PC skills including MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
PREFERRED SKILLS THAT WILL SET YOU APART
- Roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
- Familiarity with the airline industry / airline economics
- Advanced degree that relates to the role
- Procurement/purchasing background and/or certifications
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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AAP/EEO STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
