Global Procurement - Strategic Sourcing Manager (Tech Ops)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

5d•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. The Global Procurement organization at United Airlines is responsible for procuring goods and services and developing/managing relationships with third-party providers with the objective of reducing total cost and risk to the company while improving levels of quality, service, and technology. The Global Procurement - Category Manager supports United’s Global Procurement team with strategic initiatives including contract reviews, supporting Requests for Proposal (RFPs)/market research/analysis, process improvements, and Procurement system updates/improvements. The goal of these initiatives is to capture real total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and drive process efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or Finance
Basic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor services
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong oral communication and people skills
Organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and professional
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
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 in Business, Supply Chain, Finance
CPSM Certification or other relevant certification
Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts and strategic procurement process
Experience with Coupa or other Procurement/Spend Management platforms
Ability to act as a change agent who seeks out and advocates for new and innovative solutions to meet business needs

Responsibilities

Manage Requests for Proposal (RFP) process across various commodities with detailed external supply market analysis, internal demand assessment, complex RFP analysis with detailed financial modeling, and supplier evaluation scorecards
Develop and implement category plans for designated categories to achieve intended business objectives
Includes research of current state and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities
Support development of procurement processes and procedures between all stakeholders
Capture direct savings on assigned categories by working with Procurement leadership to build sourcing strategies which enable cost reduction while ensuring that user needs for the assigned categories are met
Develop PowerPoint presentations summarizing recommendations for leadership
With input from United’s legal department, procurement leadership, and other stakeholder departments, redline and negotiate contracts within designated categories
Manage business relationships with key external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
Maintain and develop relationships with internal stakeholders including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT Security
Develop knowledge and expertise in a spend category as needed
Develop & manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders