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Description

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 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 – Senior Buyer will work with key user areas for proper management of transactional activities that occur after signing a strategic sourcing contract, as well as small-value purchases requested by user areas. This role ensures efficient processing of transactions and prepares necessary documentation for conducting transactions to complete processes effectively and timely.

Develop strong relationships with suppliers through the P2P process, while managing invoice exceptions and resolving issues timelyManage relationships with internal stakeholders and external key account representativesEscalate concerns to Global Procurement leaders as neededLeverage technology, analytics, and tools to collect supplier data and analyze supplier performance data, providing input to category sourcing strategyCoordinate with contract management to ensure contract strategy is operationalized appropriately and that delivery of product/service to end users is timelyCreate and process standard purchase orders (POs), outline agreements, framework orders, and change orders in line best practices/policies    Assure that activities following the closing of a strategic sourcing contract (P2P – Procure to Pay) are completed effectively with a high level of detail

Manage savings leakage across downstream procurement process; Assist in the analysis, evaluation and optimization of purchasing methods and 

procedures

Develop terms and conditions in collaboration with contract support, diversity, supplier risk, and ESG analystsQualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

 

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience2 years of related experienceComprehensive understanding of the operational process of purchasing and making low-value purchasesStrong oral and written communication skills  Ability to understand and follow procurement procedures, adapting to new policies and changes  Understanding of e-procurement technology and processesFinancial and business process understandingDetail orientedUsers and supplier relationship skillsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

 

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

 

Basic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor servicesExperience with Coupa or other Procurement/Spend Management platforms
The base pay range for this role is $64,885.00 to $84,514.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.