Global Procurement – Senior Category Manager (Digital Technology)

Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with technology leaders to drive the digital transformation of United AirlinesResearch and analyze market trends and potential suppliers and develop detailed sourcing strategy and plansProactively engage, consult, and influence partners and leadership on sourcing strategyConduct requests for sophisticated proposals (RFPs) to competitively source products and services, including gathering requirements, identifying vendors, proposal evaluation and scoring, partner engagement and TCO analysisNegotiate commercials and contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring partners’ needs are metIdentify investment opportunities in emerging technology or innovative firms in collaboration with United’s venture armRedline and negotiate contracts by collaborating with United’s legal department, Global Procurement leadership and other partner departmentsDevelop and maintain adequate knowledge in the assigned spend categories through relationships with department leaders, suppliers, and market authoritiesEngage with internal partners and external suppliers to lead ongoing business relationships, demand forecasting, and upcoming initiativesIdentify continuous improvement opportunities by demonstrating new systems and product/services as well as new and innovative market offeringsParticipate in vendor management activities which may include following-up on performance against contract (compliance) and resolution of any constraints or issueQualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or FinanceMinimum of 3 years experience in Technology Sourcing or Technology ConsultingProven proficiency leading multiple concurrent projects of various scaleKnowledge and application of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) conceptsDemonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsStrong oral and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated experience negotiating with third partiesDemonstrated experience with Microsoft Office ProductsWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Master’s degreeHardware/software sourcing experienceCPSM certification or other relevant certificationExperience acting as a change agent that seeks out and advocates new and innovative solutions to meet the business needsExperience working in a client-facing role in a technology consulting firm

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