Senior Representative - Purchasing
United Airlines, San Francisco, CA, United States
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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.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Representative‑ Purchasing is responsible for managing assigned aircraft material suppliers. This includes actively monitoring open orders and supplier performance, including adherence to changing delivery schedules. Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with material supply issues to avoid suppliers not supporting planned requirements. Leads cross‑functional meetings to address material supply issues and implement corrective actions. Creates executive reports to communicate program status. This role requires strong project management skills, deep understanding of aerospace supply chain management, excellent communication abilities, ability to draw conclusions and actions from large datasets, and a keen eye for detail to manage the complexities of supplier relationships and material management for aircraft projects.
Program Management:
Manage suppliers supporting United aircraft engineering projects, new aircraft deliveries, and modifications
Champion and manage programs to sustain on time material delivery from assigned supplier base
Embedded with project teams to understand material requirements and specifications, and communicate the requirements to supplier contacts
Order Management :
Maintain open program orders to ensure delivery dates are reflective of project schedules
Review and action supplier invoice exceptions to ensure on time payment
Monitor and support internal receiving and logistics processes
Operational Support :
Create and present program status and updates on weekly operations calls with key stakeholders
Coordinate closely with AOG and Base Maintenance Materials teams to ensure material availability for scheduled work
Identify and mitigate operational risk of material delays, escalating when necessary.
Relationship Management :
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and kits
Participate in business reviews with key suppliers
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in supply chain, engineering, or business
2+ years supply chain or related experience
1+ years program management experience
1+ years data analytics experience
Supplier management skills
Data analytics
Knowledge of entire supply chain value stream
Work management systems
Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing processes
Efficient with time and adaptable to changing priorities
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
PMP
The base pay range for this role is $66,500.00 to $86,616.00. 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
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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.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Representative‑ Purchasing is responsible for managing assigned aircraft material suppliers. This includes actively monitoring open orders and supplier performance, including adherence to changing delivery schedules. Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with material supply issues to avoid suppliers not supporting planned requirements. Leads cross‑functional meetings to address material supply issues and implement corrective actions. Creates executive reports to communicate program status. This role requires strong project management skills, deep understanding of aerospace supply chain management, excellent communication abilities, ability to draw conclusions and actions from large datasets, and a keen eye for detail to manage the complexities of supplier relationships and material management for aircraft projects.
Program Management:
Manage suppliers supporting United aircraft engineering projects, new aircraft deliveries, and modifications
Champion and manage programs to sustain on time material delivery from assigned supplier base
Embedded with project teams to understand material requirements and specifications, and communicate the requirements to supplier contacts
Order Management :
Maintain open program orders to ensure delivery dates are reflective of project schedules
Review and action supplier invoice exceptions to ensure on time payment
Monitor and support internal receiving and logistics processes
Operational Support :
Create and present program status and updates on weekly operations calls with key stakeholders
Coordinate closely with AOG and Base Maintenance Materials teams to ensure material availability for scheduled work
Identify and mitigate operational risk of material delays, escalating when necessary.
Relationship Management :
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and kits
Participate in business reviews with key suppliers
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in supply chain, engineering, or business
2+ years supply chain or related experience
1+ years program management experience
1+ years data analytics experience
Supplier management skills
Data analytics
Knowledge of entire supply chain value stream
Work management systems
Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing processes
Efficient with time and adaptable to changing priorities
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
PMP
The base pay range for this role is $66,500.00 to $86,616.00. 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
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