Sr. Manager – DT Supplier Risk Management

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 propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United's Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions. 

Key Responsibilities\: 
The Risk Management organization at United Airlines is responsible for, among other things, procuring goods and services and developing/managing relationships with third-party providers with the objective of reducing total cost and risk to United improving levels of quality, service, and technology.

The Sr. Manager – DT Supplier Risk Management leads optimization and execution of organizational purchasing strategies and processes to ensure timely and compliant procurement practices. This individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive procurement excellence supporting United’s strategic objectives.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives
• Lead the purchasing team to ensure the effective execution of these strategies
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive performance
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions while mitigating risks
• Relay routine improvements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
• Promotes co-operation and communication between internal partners across participating entities
• Leverage market analysis to identify potential opportunities and threats to the procurement function
• Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
• Understands supplier market dynamics/intelligence and use it as input into the strategy Monitor and report compliance to Source-to-Pay (S2P) process per entity
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards
• Supervise risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and procurement-related risks
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sourcing team
• Provide guidance and support to enhance team skills and capabilities, encouraging a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

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)\:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Supply Chain, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in consulting, information technology, sourcing, legal, audit, finance, or related field  
• 3+ years of management experience
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
• Good business insight and proven capability of leading sophisticated projects
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Reliable, punctual attendance (in-person or virtual) is a crucial function of the position
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree (MBA preferred)
• PMP Certification
• Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts