Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Global Procurement - Category Manager organization at United Airlines is responsible for procuring goods and services and developing/maintaining 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 actively participates in strategic procurement activities, with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions, while maintaining and improving product quality and supplier service levels. The Senior Specialist – Strategic Sourcing Global Procurement partners closely with key customers in member organizations and in support functions to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and implementation plans.

Support execution of category plans and procurement strategies for designated categories. Implement and deliver across annual savings targets. Maintain category expertise (suppliers, rates, etc.) and supply to supplier selection and benchmarks/bids when appropriate Develop knowledge and expertise in a spend category as needed. Proactively maintain knowledge of diverse suppliers and offer options as appropriate. Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives within specific categories.Supports supplier relationships, monitor contract compliance across all contracts, and actively leads procurement risk. Maintain and develop collaborations including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT Security to support department partner.Build and lead Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers. Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and lead supplier relationships. Apply criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Global Procurement - Category Manager organization at United Airlines is responsible for procuring goods and services and developing/maintaining 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 actively participates in strategic procurement activities, with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions, while maintaining and improving product quality and supplier service levels. The Senior Specialist – Strategic Sourcing Global Procurement partners closely with key customers in member organizations and in support functions to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and implementation plans.

Support execution of category plans and procurement strategies for designated categories. Implement and deliver across annual savings targets. Maintain category expertise (suppliers, rates, etc.) and supply to supplier selection and benchmarks/bids when appropriate Develop knowledge and expertise in a spend category as needed. Proactively maintain knowledge of diverse suppliers and offer options as appropriate. Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives within specific categories.Supports supplier relationships, monitor contract compliance across all contracts, and actively leads procurement risk. Maintain and develop collaborations including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT Security to support department partner.Build and lead Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers. Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and lead supplier relationships. Apply criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or FinanceStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to partnerExtensive planning and project management proficiencyDeep contracts and category knowledge; proven understanding of supplier economicsStrong internal and external negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to make tough decisionsAbility to build strong and effective working relationships with internal business partners and suppliersWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Successful, multi-year track record in ProcurementCPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)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 needsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or FinanceStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to partnerExtensive planning and project management proficiencyDeep contracts and category knowledge; proven understanding of supplier economicsStrong internal and external negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to make tough decisionsAbility to build strong and effective working relationships with internal business partners and suppliersWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Successful, multi-year track record in ProcurementCPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)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