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/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.

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 objectivesIncludes 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 metDevelop PowerPoint presentations summarizing recommendations for leadershipWith input from United’s legal department, procurement leadership, and other stakeholder departments, redline and negotiate contracts within designated categoriesManage business relationships with key external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedbackMaintain and develop relationships with internal stakeholders including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT SecurityDevelop knowledge and expertise in a spend category as neededDevelop manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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 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.

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 objectivesIncludes 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 metDevelop PowerPoint presentations summarizing recommendations for leadershipWith input from United’s legal department, procurement leadership, and other stakeholder departments, redline and negotiate contracts within designated categoriesManage business relationships with key external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedbackMaintain and develop relationships with internal stakeholders including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT SecurityDevelop knowledge and expertise in a spend category as neededDevelop manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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 degree3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or FinanceBasic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor servicesHighly analytical with excellent problem-solving skillsStrong oral communication and people skills Organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and professional Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPointMust 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 positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degreeBusiness, Supply Chain, FinanceCPSM Certification or other relevant certificationKnowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts and strategic procurement processExperience with Coupa or other Procurement/Spend Management platformsAbility 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 degree3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or FinanceBasic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor servicesHighly analytical with excellent problem-solving skillsStrong oral communication and people skills Organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and professional Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPointMust 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 positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degreeBusiness, Supply Chain, FinanceCPSM Certification or other relevant certificationKnowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts and strategic procurement processExperience with Coupa or other Procurement/Spend Management platformsAbility to act as a change agent who seeks out and advocates for new and innovative solutions to meet business needs