Job Description

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Description

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that create long-term value for the business. This position leads supplier strategy development within their assigned portfolio, drives cost optimization opportunities, and supports operational excellence through data-driven decision making. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve performance, mitigate risk, and strengthen the end-to-end supply chain. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, analytical thinking, supplier relationship management expertise, and an innovative mindset.

Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute supplier-specific sourcing strategies that drive competitive advantage, improve supplier performance, and deliver sustainable cost savings.
• Lead contract negotiations, internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management activities to secure reliable, cost-effective goods and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including union leadership, and supplier partners to resolve complex sourcing challenges and support business objectives.
• Utilize scenario planning and supply chain analysis to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Prepare bid comparisons, financial summaries, recommendation materials, supplier scorecards and stakeholder presentations.
• Proactively identify and respond to issues that may create contractual exposure, operational risk, or union grievances.
• Maintain dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators that provide visibility into industry and market trends, and supply risks.

Please note: This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, requiring 3 days in office.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• 2+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related business function.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with contract and supplier management initiatives.
• Experience supporting travel, hospitality, hotels, or related procurement categories.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cost optimization across sourcing activities.
• 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)

• Experience in scenario planning and sourcing analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in demand forecasting, supply chain analytics, and requirements management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving.
• Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security

The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.

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