(USA-WA-Seattle) Buyer I

**WHAT WE'RE ABOUT** We're creating an airline people love. It begins with each Alaska Airlines employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what's expected and reach for the remarkable, together. **YOUR ROLE** Role Summary The Buyer I is responsible for the day-to-day procurement of assigned categories/customers at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. This work includes on-going communication with suppliers to satisfactorily meet all key internal customer requirements in a cost-effective manner and seeking out opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction. Scope & Complexity As a member of the Indirect Procurement Team, this individual contributor supports the day to day procurement activities for assigned categories and customers. Key Duties - Supervised to deliver the cost effective and timely acquisition of goods and services to satisfy end user requirements. - Procures all goods and services within assigned categories. - Coordinates all day-to-day supplier interactions and transactions. - Monitors and delivers targeted metrics performance and cost reduction. - Monitors supplier performance and collaborates with Strategic Sourcing and internal customers to identify opportunities for improvement. - Participates in the evaluation of performance capabilities and production capacity of suppliers. - Anticipates requirements or potential challenges and opportunities. - Takes action against anticipated needs that foster achievement of operational objectives and financial goals. - Develops positive, collaborative internal and supplier relationships. Job-Specific Skills - Required - A minimum of 2 year of procurement or relevant aviation industry experience. - Ability to conduct research and complete financial analyses (e.g., cost/benefit) with minimal support. -Familiarity with reading technical documentation and drawings. - Ability to develop and manage pricing agreements for standard requirements. - Proficient verbal and written communication and presentation skills. - Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to work both independently and within a team structure. - Demonstrated change management skills and the ability to challenge the status quo. - Ability to think systemically and to make sound, timely decisions. - Proficient at building influence and consensus amongst various departments. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook). Preferred - A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. - Professional certification (e.g., CPM, PMP, or CPIM) - Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Access. - Familiarity with PeopleSoft and/or TRAX. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job ID** 35736 **Location** Seattle, WA **FLSA Status** Nonexempt **Full/Part Time** **Regular/Temporary** Regular
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