Manager – Global Procurement Analytics

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Description
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Overview
The Global Procurement organization at United Airlines is responsible for procuring goods and services, and developing 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 primary role of Manager – Global Procurement is to lead the procurement analytics team in India. This role will be responsible for executing organizational strategies and processes through data management, analytics and reporting. This role will work across different procurement categories and various business divisions.
Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead high performing analytics and supplier management teams with a focus on insights and process efficiencies
• Design and execute meaningful metrics, high-quality dashboards and efficient processes for various procurement functions and categories as needed

• Drive projects with a strategic data-driven approach and support stakeholders for any adhoc requests
• Display knowledge of various procurements function and work with leaders to manage potential risks recommendations to mitigate them proactively
• Provide relevant inputs to evolve Uniteds procurement strategy with an emphasis on data-driven decision making, automated processes and AI inclusion
• Establish strong relationships with Procurement and other business leaders, and act as a strategic partner by proactively engaging, consulting, and influencing them on optimal tools and practices.
• Provide guidance to the team and build relevant skills and capabilities, such as best-in-class analytics methodologies, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or another relevant data or business related field

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  7+ of relevant analytics, procurement, finance, or consulting experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, data analytics, and systems
• Strong organizational, presentation, analytical and communication skills
• Successfully managed complex projects with multiple stakeholders with measurable results
• Ability to work well in a high-paced cross-functional environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Masters degree in relevant field preferred
• Experience leading teams preferred
• Experience working in the airline or transportation industry preferred
• Experience working in any relevant procurement categories such as Technology, Services, Technical Operations, etc. preferred