Specialist - Responsible Sourcing (Hybrid)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flight privileges

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a Specialist - Responsible Sourcing to advance the organization’s Responsible Sourcing objectives. The role supports program execution, data interpretation, and engagement with partners, suppliers, and internal teams.

The position is Chicago-based, hybrid with 2–3 days in-office weekly and travel ~20%. Responsibilities include coordinating partner activities, events, stakeholder engagement, and operational support for budgets and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in responsible sourcing, strategic planning, project management, or a related area.
• Ability to own department operations, budgets, special projects and provide administrative support.
• Experience collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to consider and incorporate multiple viewpoints.
• Creative, solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to explore new ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to provide timely communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day coordination of relationships with partner organizations.
• Coordinate external partner activities, including national conferences, meetings, and other program events.
• Engage internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers to support program participation and established objectives.
• Support team operations through meeting coordination, calendar management, budget administration, documentation, and related administrative activities.

Skills

Responsible sourcing

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Budget reporting

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

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.

The Specialist - Responsible Sourcing supports the development and management of programs that advance the organization’s Responsible Sourcing objectives. This role works with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external organizations to support program execution and strengthen stakeholder engagement. The Specialist gathers and interprets data, monitors program metrics, and provides insights that help evaluate progress toward established goals. The role also supports events, partnerships, and administrative activities that enable the effective operation of Business Diversity programs.

Please note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 2-3 days per week. This role requires occasional travel (approximately 20%)

• Assist with the day-to-day coordination of relationships with partner organizations.
• Coordinate external partner activities, including national conferences, , meetings, and other program events.
• Engage internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers to support program participation and established objectives.
• Support team operations through meeting coordination, calendar management, budget administration, documentation, and related administrative activities.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in responsible sourcing, , strategic planning, project management, or a related area.
• Ability to own department operations, budgets, special projects and provide administrative support.
• Experience collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to consider and incorporate multiple viewpoints.
• Creative, solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to explore new ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to provide timely communication

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

• Experience working with suppliers, external, or internal stakeholders
• Background in strategic planning, responsible sourcing or project management.
• Experience coordinating events, conferences, or internal meetings.
• Familiarity with performance reporting.

The base pay range for this role is $66,500.00 to $86,616.00.

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.

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.