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United Airlines Associate Category Specialist in Gurugram, India
Description
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Job overview and responsibilities
The Global Sourcing 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 primary responsibility for an Associate Category Specialist in the India Knowledge Center (IKC) of United Airlines is to provide procurement support to category managers in the US based team, leading strategic sourcing initiatives for a designated category. This position will focus on providing support to the following designated categories: IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, and Corporate Services. The type of support will include spend analytics, supply market analysis, RFX administration, contract/SOW redlining, etc. with the goal of capturing total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and driving process efficiencies.
Develop knowledge and expertise in the assigned spend categories
Drive savings by working with category manager while ensuring user needs are met
Support management of requests for proposal (RFP) process which includes detailed external supply market analysis, internal demand assessment of the category, design and creation of the RFP, system set-up and administration, RFP analysis, supplier evaluation scorecards, ongoing collaboration and proactive communication with all stakeholder groups on the supplier selection process
Redline and negotiate contracts by collaborating with United’s legal department, Global Sourcing leaders and other stakeholder departments
Participate in vendor management activities which may include following-up on performance against contract (compliance) and resolution of any constraints or issues
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
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or another business-related field
1+ years of procurement/sourcing, supplier management, or finance experience
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent oral communication and people skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
Organized, detail-oriented, thorough and professional
Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts
Experience working in the transportation or airline industry
Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing processes
Experience working on any of the mentioned categories: IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, and Corporate Services
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
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