Senior Buyer

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States United Airlines Full time

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing – in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

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 hotel meetings and events

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.

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

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. 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 to request accommodation.


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