Manager - New Fleet Procurement (Hybrid)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals. Job overview and responsibilities The New Fleet Procurement team is part of the Finance organization and plays a strategic role in executing United’s long-term fleet plan. The group negotiates aircraft acquisition agreements, pricing, and purchase terms with aircraft manufacturers, and drives alignment on aircraft configurations, specifications, and delivery schedules. The team manages purchase agreement documentation and the end-to-end integration of new aircraft into the fleet, partnering closely with Technical Operations, Network Planning, FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Corporate Finance, and Fleet Analysis to ensure each new aircraft program is delivered efficiently and in line with contractual, financial, and operational objectives. The Manager – Fleet Procurement role supports the Senior Manager of New Fleet Procurement and is responsible for managing United’s aircraft delivery stream and maintaining the delivery forecast. This role coordinates with OEMs and internal stakeholders to track milestones, documentation, and payments; monitors delivery delays vs. purchase agreements and actively tracks and resolves configuration issues and production issues. The role emphasizes exceptional organization, deadline control, and process discipline—owning trackers, cadences, and recurring tasks that keep delivery execution on schedule—while contributing to ad hoc analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement of delivery management processes. This position is Chicago-based, hybrid and will require 2-3 days in office weekly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or related discipline
3+ years of project management, engineering, supply chain, procurement, or finance experience
Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple deadlines and recurring deliverables
Strong project management discipline and ability to structure complex, cross-functional efforts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate across technical, financial, and operational teams
Comfortable managing data, timelines, and forecasts; advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Proactive, resourceful, and accountable; able to anticipate issues and drive resolution
Demonstrated analytical ability to identify risks and trends in production, configuration, and delivery performance
Ability to travel up to 10%
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience with aviation projects, aircraft deliveries, or aircraft leasing
Experience with contract documentation, working with Aircraft OEMs or engineering
Financial analysis experience

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain United’s aircraft delivery skyline, coordinating with internal stakeholders and OEMs to ensure accurate delivery forecasts and milestone tracking
Monitor and analyze aircraft delivery performance versus purchase agreements, including production progress, delivery delays, and customization issues
Oversee cross-functional alignment among Aircraft Induction Engineering, Network Planning, FP&A, Accounting, Corporate Finance and OEM teams to ensure readiness for each aircraft induction
Manage recurring deliverables, approvals, and payments related to aircraft deliveries (e.g., pre-delivery payments, delivery documentation, and capital forecast updates)
Maintain and improve internal processes, tools, and documentation for aircraft delivery management, ensuring strong organizational control and accountability
Develop ad-hoc analyses and reporting to support aircraft program status, capital planning, and delivery risks