Jobs at Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

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.

Role Summary

The Procurement Analyst specializes in conducting in-depth research and analysis of supply chain-related data to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This role involves gathering and evaluating data from various sources, including supplier performance metrics, market trends, inventory levels, and financial indicators. The Procurement Analyst collaborates with the Supply Chain team to identify cost-saving opportunities, assess supplier capabilities, manage supply chain risks, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain process.

Key Duties

• Support Supply Chain teams with spend analytics, summarizing key trends, and ensuring accuracy of the data.

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms.

• Develop dashboards, reports and escalations to drive proactive vendor management and negotiation strategies.

• Conduct market research to understand pricing trends, supplier capabilities, and market conditions.

• Assess the impact of external indicators (inclusive of indices, inflation, and other spend drivers) to determine cost containment and forecasting strategies.

• Assist with contract analysis and approval processes, creating financial models for strategic sourcing projects.

• Supporting the Supply Chain team in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.

• Participating in cross-functional meetings to align Supply Chain strategies with organizational goals.

• Collaborating with finance teams to ensure supply chain activities align with budgetary constraints.

• Leading initiatives to streamline processes and enhance data analysis by evaluating and recommending improvements to Supply Chain strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Applying analytical knowledge and using considerable judgement to determine the approach to ambiguous challenges and provide recommendations for solutions to complex business problems.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, sourcing, transportation, material control, analytics or other related area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.

• Organizational and administrative skills, able to multi-task and stay cool under pressure.

• Adept at “root cause analysis” with strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficient at translating complex datasets into actionable insights that can drive Supply Chain decisions.

• Demonstrated competence in change management techniques and challenging the status quo.

• Proficiency in essential computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of analytics functions.

• Intermediate SQL skills.

• Demonstrated experience working with disparate data sources.

• Working experience with visualization techniques, dashboard design, and decision support tools; experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.

• Analytic mindset and a proven history of continuous self-development.

• Ability to conduct research and to complete financial analyses with minimal support.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• 3 years working with an ERP system.

• 2 years of leading cross functional teams or projects.

• Airline industry experience with a demonstrated track record of developing strong customer/supplier relationships and the ability to think systemically to make sound, timely business decisions.

• Familiarity with reading technical documentation/drawings and using enterprise class ERP systems (i.e., PeopleSoft and/or TRAX).

• Practical experience with the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process preferred.

• Demonstrated project management experience.

• Master of Arts or Master of Science degree.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

• Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners.

• Sound, strategic thinker with a track record of demonstrating good judgement, strong business acumen, and executing plans with a sense of urgency and a mind for safety.

• Unquestioned adherence to ethics policy and sets an example to others for ‘doing the right thing – always’.

Salary Range

$82,950 -- $124,450 / 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/Horizon employees. Alaska/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 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 & Horizon Air

• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits

• Generous 401k match program

• Quarterly and annual bonus plans

• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/30/2025
Location Seattle - General Office (GO)
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-14007
Category Corporate & Operations