Masters/MBA Intern - Global Procurement (Summer 2027)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) and flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Global Procurement Intern to support strategic sourcing, spend analytics, and process improvements within our Finance-driven procurement teams. You will help drive total cost of ownership savings while gaining hands-on exposure to RFX, supplier relations, and data analysis.

The program targets MBA or Master’s candidates with strong communication, AI tool proficiency, and a collaborative mindset, with a potential pathway to full-time opportunities after performance

Qualifications

• Must be an MBA candidate (Winter 2027 or Spring 2028) or a Masters in supply chain & logistics.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum 2 years of prior work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, SCM, Economics, Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; AI tools proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication; adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and initiative-taking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Sourcing activities (RFX, market research, spend analysis).
• Consult and support process-improvement initiatives for Global Procurement.
• Map current-state processes and develop standardized future-state processes with partners.
• Assist in enterprise spend analytics and Third‑party Risk Management programs.
• Contribute to spend analytics, supplier analysis, and RFP development/analysis.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

MBA candidate (Winter 2027 / Spring 2028)

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we offer internships, co‑ops, and full‑time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands‑on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee‑run Business

Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly.

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

The Global Procurement organization at United Airlines is responsible for timely sourcing of goods and services while reducing the total cost of ownership to United. In addition, we are focused on developing/maintaining relationships with third‑party providers to manage the risk to the company while improving levels of quality, service, and technology.

The Global Procurement Intern will support United’s Global Procurement teams with critical initiatives, including but not limited to operational improvements, automation, strategic sourcing events, creating/reporting key metrics, and working on process and system improvements. This position will also be providing insights and analysis for different procurement activities such as the development of spend analytics, supply market analysis, RFP creation/analysis, etc. The goal of these activities is to gain real total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and driving process efficiencies.

• Support Strategic Sourcing activities (RFX, market research, spend analysis etc.)
• Act as a consultant and support process‑improvement initiatives for the Global Procurement department
• Process map current‑state processes and develop standardized future‑state processes in partnership with several partners
• May support development of an enterprise‑level spend cube (3rd party spend analytics)
• May support development of the Third‑party Risk Management program

This internship may be eligible for full‑time conversion based on performance in role, position availability and overall operational need, potentially offering a direct pathway to a career with us.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must be a candidate for MBA (Masters of Business Administration) or Masters (preferred supply chain & logistics) student graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
• Minimum 2 years of prior work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or another related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in using AI tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Shown social skills and able to adapt to a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Ability to take charge and drive initiatives
• Organized, meticulous, thorough and professional
• Standout colleague with a positive demeanor and a focus on business issues

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience creating Excel models and analyses workbooks
• Prior experience in strategic sourcing
• Prior work/internship experience in, Procurement, Supply Chain, financial and/or statistical
• analysis
• Certifications in Supply Chain/Procurement related field preferred
• Basic knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract terms, contingent labor, and/or labor services
• Understanding of financial and operational metrics
• Basic understanding of IT labor functions and IT services
• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts and strategic Procurement process
• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem‑solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Posting dates: September 1, 2026 through September 8, 2026

The starting rate for this role is $30.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This position may also be 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 [e-mail]