Manager - Purchasing and Performance

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Job Overview And Responsibilities Purpose of the job is to manage a team of purchasing representatives and analysts who will be responsible for tactical purchasing of parts to support Technical Operations. Management role required to prioritize work and projects within the team. This role is also required to streamline leadership and communication between the United tactical purchasing team and suppliers. Manages team responsible for purchasing in accordance with company policy and proceduresUses work management systems to execute to responsibilities and set project goals to constantly drive improvementsMeets with employees regularly to clear hurdles and escalate to senior managers as neededGrows knowledge of ATA chapters within each team memberDevelops employees by providing feedback and diverse opportunitiesTrains and supports supply-chain team members, including materials managers, buyers, analysts, and storekeepersServes as primary point of contact for suppliers for purchase discrepancies requiring immediate actionAttends weekly supplier performance, business, and technical review meetingsContinuously monitors supplier performance with respect to contractual metrics, including site and station auditsProvides feedback on suppliers to Sr. ManagersMaintains current knowledge on regulatory, policy, and industry issues that may impact supplier systems and operations Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Science4+ years supply chain or related experience2+ years management experienceLeadership and people management skills Supplier managementContract knowledgeData Analytics Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing processesEfficient with time and adaptable to changing prioritiesTravel 25% of the timeMust 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): Project Management Professional (PMP)Leadership certificates2+ years project management experienceSystems engineering knowledgeAirline/Aerospace knowledgeDemonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security. The base pay range for this role is $102,220.00 to $133,194.00. 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com