**Description** 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 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 Senior Buyer – Global Procurement supports United’s Global Procurement team by working directly with key suppliers and distribution partners. This position sources commodities from approved United sources, assists with the setup of new approved sources, participates in the development of sourcing strategies and supply contracts, and implements the “Three bids and a buy” process. + Source commodities and implement “three bids and a buy” process + For higher complexity categories, negotiate for spot buying, specification compliance, and/or volume discounts + Maintain relationships with internal partners and external key account representatives + Escalate concerns to Global Procurement leaders as needed + Updates price models based on established indices and confirming accuracy of price data + Purchase commodities from pre-determined sources and assist with the setup of new approved sources + This position is responsible for sourcing crew member hotels and ground transportation + This position requires up to 70% travel **Qualifications** **What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):** + Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience + 2 years of related experience + Knowledge of sourcing processes + Ability to work efficiently and accurately + Effective communication skills + Ability to think analytically + Organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and professional + 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 **What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):** + Basic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor services + Experience with Coupa or other Procurement/Spend Management platforms + CVENT + Egencia experience The base pay range for this role is $64,885.00 to $88,440.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory 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.