Hybrid Buyer II, Corporate Procurement bei Spirit Airlines

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.

Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

Spirit is seeking a Buyer II to come grow with us! Our Buyer II role is responsible for the procurement of goods and services across a wide variety of commodity types – from creating purchase orders for IT to helping source Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for Maintenance – this role gets tons of exposure! You’ll help review and process purchase orders, source material for spot buys, identify & execute on cost saving initiatives, manage RFQs & provide purchasing recommendations, and track critical purchase orders.

• Prepares source selection, issues RFQs, prepares price analysis, performs market research, determines price fair and reasonableness, recommends, and selects suppliers for award.
• Manages the full PO Lifecycle – from issuing PO’s to reconciling invoices.
• Supports pricing for business development and proposal activities; to include, locating new vendors as required for the specific procurement effort.
• Identifies, executes, and tracks cost savings initiatives.
• Effectively manages key suppliers and track on time delivery of certain goods.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
• Understands market trends; conducts periodic market studies and analyzes to build/enhance supplier base, manages information within vendor database and assists in supplier vetting/grading process.
• Acts as a liaison between internal and external customers.
• Provid training and support to end users for Coupa processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. 
• 3-5 years’ experience in a procurement or supply chain role; or 1-3 years’ experience in an Aviation Procurement or Aviation Supply Chain role.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Experience working in Coupa is preferred. 
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation. 
• Skilled at analyzing data and providing actionable recommendations.
• Proficient and professional verbal and written communication skils. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demand planning, negotiation, and contract management experience.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems (example: SAP).
• Good organizational skills; the ability to prioritize and do problem solving.
• Good technical knowledge of procurement/sourcing.
• English fluent, any other language is a plus.
• No travel required.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Onsite in Dania Beach, Florida.

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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