**Description** 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 objectives + Includes 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 met + Develop PowerPoint presentations summarizing recommendations for leadership + With input from United’s legal department, procurement leadership, and other stakeholder departments, redline and negotiate contracts within designated categories + Manage business relationships with key external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback + Maintain and develop relationships with internal stakeholders including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT Security + Develop knowledge and expertise in a spend category as needed + Develop & 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. **Qualifications** **What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):** + Bachelor's degree + 3 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or Finance + Basic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor services + Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills + Strong oral communication and people skills + Organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and professional + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint + 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):** + Master's degree + Business, Supply Chain, Finance + CPSM Certification or other relevant certification + 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 The base pay range for this role is $79,800.00 to $108,790.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.