Contract Manager- Global Procurement

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.

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 Contract Manager- Global Procurement supports United’s Global Procurement team by optimally partnering to implement the lifecycle of procurement contracts. This individual will play a key role in the negotiation of contracts and liaise with partners to ensure timely and compliant execution. The Contract Manager will ensure contracts and documentation are organized and uploaded and may implement automation where needed.

• Play a key role in reading and negotiating complex procurement contracts, including oversight of the drafting, review, and revision process across the enterprise, to meet company objectives and legal requirements
• Work with business teams to establish appropriate timelines
• Proactively communication to resolve procurement-related issues including delays, discrepancies, or contract concerns
• Play a key role in supplier risk management and supervise contract compliance across all contracts and actively lead procurement risk, including routine improvements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback.
• Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
• Lead business relationships with key internal partners and external suppliers
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal partners including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT Security, Tax and Risk Management
• Promotes co-operation and communication between internal partners across participating entities
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, communication, and contract details in a shareable format
• Lead contract expirations and renewals, ensuring timely renewals or renegotiations
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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.

• Bachelors degree
• Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, or another business-related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, legal analysis, and/or Finance (or equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to partner
• Extensive planning and project management proficiency
• Deep contracts and category knowledge; solid understanding of supplier economics
• Strong internal and external negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to make tough decisions
• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with internal business partners and suppliers
• 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

• Prior paralegal experience
• Masters degree
• MBA
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
• Successful, multi-year track record in Procurement
• Prior paralegal experience
• 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

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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.