Global Procurement - Senior Contract Manager (Hybrid)

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Job Overview And 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 Lead - Contract Management supports United's Global Procurement team by successfully partnering to execute the lifecycle of procurement contracts. This individual will play a key role in the negotiation of contracts and liaise with stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant execution. The Contract Manager will ensure contracts and documentation are organized and uploaded and may implement automation where needed.

• Play a key role in reading and negotiating complex procurement contracts, including oversight of the drafting, review, and revision process across the enterprise, to meet company objectives and legal requirements
• Work with business teams to establish appropriate timelines
• Proactively communication to resolve procurement-related issues including delays, discrepancies, or contract concerns
• Play a key role in supplier risk management and monitor contract compliance across all contracts and actively manage procurement risk, including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand / volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback. Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
• Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders including Division Leads, Operational Field Team, Legal, IT Security, Tax and Risk Management
• Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, communication, and contract details in a shareable format
• Manage contract expirations and renewals, ensuring timely renewals or renegotiations

Qualifications

What's Needed To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :

What Will Help You Propel From The Pack (Preferred Qualifications) :

The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00. 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.

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