Global Strategic Sourcing Leader - Drive Cost & Value

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Global Procurement Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for a hybrid role based in Chicago. You will lead supplier and category strategies, manage sourcing events, negotiations, and contracts to deliver cost efficiency and value while aligning with business goals.

You will design dashboards and KPIs, perform market analysis and data modeling, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, analytics, finance, or a related business function.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience leading supplier management, sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supply chain analysis, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement practices.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Define and execute supplier and category strategies that drive competitive advantage, cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.
• Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial and operational outcomes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers while aligning sourcing activities to business needs.
• Design, maintain, and leverage dashboards, reporting tools, and sourcing KPIs to monitor performance, identify risks, and support sourcing recommendations.
• Conduct supply market analysis, scenario planning, and data modeling to identify opportunities that improve supply chain efficiency, service levels, and total cost of ownership.
• Develop and enforce procurement documentation standards, governance processes, and compliance requirements across sourcing activities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that standardize sourcing practices, introduce new tools, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support supplier development, demand forecasting, and continuous improvement programs that strengthen supply chain capabilities and business performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BI tools

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Global Procurement Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for a hybrid role based in Chicago. You will lead supplier and category strategies, manage sourcing events, negotiations, and contracts to deliver cost efficiency and value while aligning with business goals.

You will design dashboards and KPIs, perform market analysis and data modeling, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.