at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
Description
United Airlines is seeking a capable and seasoned Managing Director for our Technical Operations Parts and Asset Trading strategy. As a leader in this role, you will have the chance to develop and implement a top-notch procurement strategy, ensuring impeccable outcomes and cost savings that surpass industry standards. Your primary responsibility will be to streamline sourcing processes for Tech Ops, covering various areas like engines, components, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead all aspects of a multi-billion dollar annual spend through global Tech Ops Parts and Asset Trading sourcing and procurement
+ Manage multi-modal logistics and inventory along the tech ops supply chain, ensuring balanced access to off-airport and on-airport infrastructure and services
+ Hire, develop, and retain a highly motivated team of professionals
+ Develop excellent relationships with cross-functional partners to achieve United’s business objectives
+ Represent United in industry forums and provide advice on matters related to physical and financial markets, management of subsidiaries, and regulations impacting expense and infrastructure
+ Partner with key internal teams to advance efforts and meet growth goals
+ Provide oversight to the team leading asset valuations and appraisals for aircraft and engines
+ Lead negotiation and implementation of agreements to enhance cost savings, improve service levels, and optimize asset utilization
+ Develop plans, business processes, metrics, and landmarks for functional teams
+ Guide team strategies to focus on data-driven analysis and decision-making
+ Develop strong working relationships with suppliers, service providers, and airports to drive sourcing strategies that lower cost and risk to United
+ Develop self-supply strategies to build strategic and optionality value to United
+ Implement a robust talent acquisition and management strategy
+ Provide high-quality communication to senior management and the Board of Directors on current operations and market changes
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply-Chain, Finance, or another business-related field
+ 12+ years of related experience, including 7+ years in managing supply chain/sourcing activities
+ 5+ years of management experience in progressively challenging sourcing roles
+ Comprehensive knowledge of procurement business process and strategies
+ Proven track record of building and leading successful teams
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated excellence in leading internal team members
Preferred:
+ Master’s degree in Business or Finance, CFA preferred
+ 7+ years of experience in leading large Technical operations and/or aircraft parts portfolios
+ Demonstrated understanding of engines and aircraft components market prices and risk management
+ Sophisticated understanding of buy or sell-side of markets
+ Solid understanding of the aviation field
Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented groups/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
