Aerospace Purchasing & Supplier Performance Manager

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a purchasing leader to manage a team of buyers and analysts responsible for tactical parts procurement to support Technical Operations. The role focuses on prioritizing work, steering projects, and streamlining leadership-to-supplier communication.

As a manager, you will develop staff, monitor supplier performance, and ensure adherence to contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Science
• 4+ years supply chain or related experience
• 2+ years management experience
• Travel 25% of the time
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Responsibilities

• Manages team responsible for purchasing in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Uses work management systems to execute responsibilities and set project goals to constantly drive improvements
• Meets with employees regularly to clear hurdles and escalate to senior managers as needed
• Grows knowledge of ATA chapters within each team member
• Develops employees by providing feedback and diverse opportunities
• Trains and supports supply-chain team members, including materials managers, buyers, analysts, and storekeepers
• Serves as primary point of contact for suppliers for purchase discrepancies requiring immediate action
• Attends weekly supplier performance, business, and technical review meetings
• Continuously monitors supplier performance with respect to contractual metrics, including site and station audits
• Provides feedback on suppliers to Sr. Managers
• Maintains current knowledge on regulatory, policy, and industry issues that may impact supplier systems and operations

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Purchasing & Sourcing

Contract Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Science

Tools

Work management systems

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a purchasing leader to manage a team of buyers and analysts responsible for tactical parts procurement to support Technical Operations. The role focuses on prioritizing work, steering projects, and streamlining leadership-to-supplier communication.

As a manager, you will develop staff, monitor supplier performance, and ensure adherence to contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements.