Senior Analyst — Strategic Sourcing
Denver, CO
Salary range: $72,000 USD to $96,331
Posting closes: November 30, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. MST
Turn sourcing strategy into business decisions
As Senior Analyst — Strategic Sourcing, you’ll lead sourcing initiatives across Frontier’s indirect spend categories, with significant exposure to Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Legal and Commercial services.
You’ll manage smaller sourcing projects with limited oversight and own key workstreams within larger initiatives, including RFP execution, vendor analysis, financial modeling, business-case development and contract support.
Along the way, you’ll build expertise in assigned sourcing categories, become a trusted resource for business partners and help support junior Analysts while working with stakeholders across Frontier.
Why this role matters
Strategic sourcing influences more than what Frontier buys. Strong sourcing decisions help balance cost, risk and operational needs while strengthening supplier relationships and supporting teams across the airline.
In this role, your analysis and recommendations will help Frontier make informed sourcing and contracting decisions across key areas of the business.
Leadership scope
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The Senior Analyst may mentor and support junior Analysts and share sourcing best practices across the team.
How you’ll work
This role operates with considerable latitude, managing assigned projects and workstreams with limited oversight. Your manager will review key results and recommendations.
Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong collaboration, curiosity and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the quality of your analysis.
What you’ll do
Lead sourcing projects and workstreams
- Lead smaller sourcing projects from planning through execution.
- Own workstreams within larger cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
- Structure and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to support vendor selection and contracting decisions.
- Validate and sense-check analyses to ensure accuracy and quality.
Manage RFPs and vendor activity
- Support end-to-end RFx processes, including bid documentation, project-team coordination, response evaluation and leadership recommendations.
- Work with vendors and internal stakeholders during contract discussions, escalating issues when appropriate.
- Support vendor-performance evaluations and identify opportunities for improvement.
Build financial analyses and business cases
- Partner with internal stakeholders to develop business cases.
- Build financial and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate sourcing scenarios.
- Develop recommendations that balance cost efficiency, risk mitigation and operational needs.
Turn analysis into clear recommendations
- Prepare polished presentations and reports for leadership.
- Contribute to senior management and Board-level presentations.
- Communicate findings clearly and tailor information to the appropriate audience.
Collaborate and support the team
- Work across departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Share sourcing best practices and provide guidance to junior Analysts.
- Build subject-matter expertise and serve as a resource within assigned categories.
Improve sourcing practices
- Lead small-scale process improvements.
- Evaluate tools and technologies that may improve sourcing outcomes.
- Help strengthen and standardize sourcing best practices across the department.
What you’ll bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Four or more years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement or a related field.
- Experience with contracting, vendor negotiations and RFP processes.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to independently structure and execute financial analyses and business cases.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings to senior audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and develop well-reasoned recommendations that balance analysis with practical business needs.
Preferred
- Experience in indirect procurement, particularly IT sourcing.
- Airline or aerospace industry experience.
Support for work, life and travel
Frontier offers benefits, programs and travel privileges designed to support eligible employees at work and beyond. Availability may vary by role, employment status, eligibility, location, schedule, applicable policies and current plan details.
Depending on role and eligibility, available benefits and programs may include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings options
- Paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
- Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, based on current program rules and availability
- Buddy passes, based on eligibility and program rules
- Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services and vendors
- Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization
Working at Frontier Airlines
At Frontier Airlines, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. Whether you support flights, customers, aircraft or the teams behind the operation, your work helps deliver a safe, reliable and value-focused travel experience. Our work is guided by four core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.
About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our teams span flight crews, airport operations, aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate functions and more. We focus on making travel accessible, practical and easy to personalize while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient airline operation.
Workplace Policies
At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline. 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. Disclaimer: 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. 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. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in airline maintenance and MRO-related functions
- Previous airline experience
- Experience reading, interpreting, and negotiating contracts
What We Do
Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates 120 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, Frontier’s seating configuration, weight-saving tactics and baggage process have all contributed to Frontier’s continued ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by available seat miles (ASMs) per fuel gallon consumed. With more than 230 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America.
