Sr Manager - Strategic Sourcing Fleet & Ops

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - its our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need - saving them money along the way.What We Stand ForLow Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - were not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.Work PerksAt Frontier, we like to think were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were here, but the perks are nice too:Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day business casual environment.Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.Who We AreFrontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontiers highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airlines many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier Americas Greenest Airline. Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airlines commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC). Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.What Will You Be Doing?Strategic Sourcing is an important and impactful department within the airline that has high visibility with senior management and executives. This team is the airlines commercial relationship owner for OEMs and major technical suppliers (such as Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, and CFM) as well as ground handling suppliers that impact overall fleet structure and operations. The team is charged with leading these long-term contractual relationships, managing the airlines aircraft and engine purchase agreements, and is the commercial focal point for multi-year tech ops and airport ops agreements from concept through to execution and management. This position will take responsibility over key supplier relationships and/or business areas to evaluate long-range business needs against the current setup, propose, model and negotiate contract modifications, lead or contribute to RFPs in major fleet, tech ops and airport ops disciplines, track supplier performance and resolve commercial / contract issues. This position builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders as part of a matrixed organization and represents the airline externally in interactions and negotiations with the airlines largest and most critical suppliers. This role is considered a subject matter expert on the airlines fleet and major technical and airport operations contracts. This position combines commercial negotiation, long-range planning and strategy, financial analysis, and relationship and contract management across Frontiers most critical fleet, technical operations and airport services suppliers. This position will also have exposure to real-time operational events and take a leading role in mitigation and problem solving. As a senior member of the team, the position will interact frequently with senior Frontier executives including departmental VPs/SVPs and the CFO. It will also be responsible for managing and developing junior team members.Essential FunctionsSupplier leadershipServe as the commercial owner and focal point for assigned OEM, Tech Ops, or Airport vendor portfolios, including Airbus, CFM, Pratt & Whitney, MROs, and/or major ground handlersLead negotiations, contract amendments and resolve performance matters and other issues driving a high performance supplier base. Serve as a subject matter expert maintaining in-depth knowledge of major tech ops, airport ops and OEM agreements (as may be assigned) including economics, rights and responsibilities of the parties and service levelsProactively analyze and manage “what if” scenario impacts on these major agreements (e.g. changes to the airlines fleet or operating footprint), in close cooperation with operating teams and FP&ABuild and maintain relationships with supplier personnelBuild and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholdersFinancial analysisOwn and direct the financial analysis supporting contracting decisions, either during RFP processes or to support ongoing management of or amendments to existing relationshipsPartner with FP&A to align transaction economics to the long-range business forecast and financial planning objectivesProvide clear recommendations to the Director and the internal operating teamsOther functionsFrequent reporting and presentations to senior management; responsible for producing Board-level presentations and communications with little oversightAttend industry-related conferencesAd-hoc financial analysis and corporate-finance related projectsParticipate in and contribute to budget processQualificationsBachelors degree in finance, business, mathematics, statistics or a related field8+ years of experience performing fleet, contracts, technical sourcing or finance functions, preferably in an airline setting, OR experience in other roles with transferrable skills such as management consulting or financeAt least 4 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity leading cross-functional teams in a corporate environment.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel including advanced modelling capabilitiesAbility to build trust with internal and external counterpartiesStrong influence and negotiating skillsExperience evaluating, executing, and managing contracts with outside partiesUnderstanding of airline operations and supplier ecosystem (Tech Ops, Ground Ops, Maintenance etc.) strongly preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills including exposure to senior Frontier executives and external audiencesProactive, able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving business needsDemonstrates organizational values of integrity, respect for people, diversity, appreciation, innovation, adherence to ethical standards, challenging the status quo, excellence in performance, commitment to shareholder value, teamwork, and continuous improvementProven leadership skills with the ability to train, develop and manage in an efficient, productive, and respectful mannerEquipment OperatedStandard office equipment, including PC, copier, printerWork EnvironmentTypical office environment, adequately heated and cooledPhysical EffortGenerally, not required.Supervision ReceivedGeneral Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.Positions SupervisedAnalyst II, Sr. Analyst, potential future team members Salary Range: $123,462 - $163,873Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 5/30/26 midnight MSTWorkplace PoliciesDisclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Created: 2026-05-02