Job Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Job overview and responsibilities

• Purpose of the job is to manage a team of IKC members who will be responsible for tactical purchasing of parts to support Technical Operations
• Management role required to prioritize work and projects within the team
• This role is also required to streamline leadership and communication between the United States tactical purchasing team and the IKC team
• Leadership needed to champion development of IKC employees
• Manages team responsible for purchasing in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Uses work management systems to execute to 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

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for
United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business
• 6+ years supply chain or related experience
• 2+ years management/Leadership experience
• Leadership and people management skills
• Supplier management
• Contract knowledge
• Data Analytics
• Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing processes
• Efficient with time and adaptable to changing priorities
• Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

• PMP
• Leadership certificates
• 2+ years project management experience
• Systems engineering knowledge
• Airline/Aerospace knowledge