Buyer II

Company Alaska Airlines The Team 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.

Specific Details This Buyer role will support our IT category ensuring cost containment, performance, and compliance in alignment with applicable agreements and procurement best practices.

Summary The Buyer II is responsible for developing solutions to procurement activities at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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. Manages the timely acquisition of goods and services to meet end user requirements. With limited direction from the manager, works independently to manage 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. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required 2 years of procurement experience or a related area. Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Ability to conduct research and perform financial analyses, including cost and benefit evaluations. Ability to develop and manage pricing agreements. Ability to build strong customer and supplier relationships. Demonstrated change management, leadership, and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the business. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook). High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Access. Experience with PeopleSoft or TRAX. Professional certification (e.g., CPM, PMP, or CPIM). Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Salary Range $78,300 -- $117,450 / year Salary Details 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/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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. Total Rewards Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits Generous 401k match program Annual bonus plans Generous holiday and paid time off   For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits. Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement   It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in