Strategic Sourcing Intern
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About the Company
Breeze Airways aims to be “The World’s Nicest Airline,” committed to making travel “simple, affordable, and convenient.” Their mission is to improve the guest travel experience through technology, ingenuity, and kindness. As a start-up airline, Breeze operates with a strong cross-functional team and emphasizes values such as Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.
Job Description: Strategic Sourcing Intern
The Strategic Sourcing Intern role at Breeze Airways is a foundational position within the Finance team, offering a comprehensive view of the organization’s development. This role is a serious commitment to bringing the airline to life, working collaboratively with various teams.
Core Responsibilities:
• Partner with Breeze teams in the planning, development, and execution of strategic sourcing projects and related initiatives.
• Leverage spend analytics and market intelligence to identify cost optimization opportunities for goods and services.
• Propose system process improvements related to sourcing.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance team to determine optimal spend timing for the start-up airline.
• Be involved in foundational programs and projects that will form the base of the airline.
• Assist with preparing RFPs (Request for Proposals), facilitating stakeholder alignment sessions, and conducting market due diligence.
• Build processes and procedures for proper spend management.
• Support strategic sourcing projects using standard methodologies, including estimating cost savings benefits and evaluating performance metrics (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with operational requirements, internal controls, and regulations.
• Create ad-hoc analyses for operational, commercial, and administrative projects.
• Perform analysis of category spend to aid in developing sourcing strategies.
• Enhance and develop dashboards and metrics for daily, weekly, and monthly spend reporting.
• Engage with other departments to identify cost-saving or cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Develop cross-departmental relationships and strategic sourcing training programs.
• Generate standard monthly reports.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as determined by the senior executive team.
• Adhere to established standards and achieve performance measures in alignment with Breeze Aviation Group’s values.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 0-2 years of working experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Accounting, or Finance.
• Currently working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire for success.
• Skills/Talents:
• Ability to collaborate across the organization to ensure alignment of stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Practices extreme ownership and transparency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization.
Perks of the Job:
• Travel on Breeze Airways.
