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.

Job overview and responsibilitiesThe primary role of Associate Contract Specialist – Global Procurement is to support the contract management team in India and in the US by optimally partnering to implement the lifecycle of procurement contracts.. This individual will be supporting various parts of the contract lifecycle, including reading, drafting, negotiation of contracts and executing contracts across multiple categories such as, Technology, Shared Services, Hotels, Airport Services, etc. The individual will ensure contracts and documentation are organized and uploaded and may implement automation where needed.Play a key role in reading and negotiating procurement contracts, review, and revision process across the enterprise, to meet company objectives and legal requirementsSupport risk mitigation in supplier contracts and partnershipsEncourage co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders and suppliersProactively communication to resolve procurement-related issues including delays, discrepancies, or contract concernsPlay a key role in supplier risk management and supervise contract compliance across all contracts

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.

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.

Job overview and responsibilitiesThe primary role of Associate Contract Specialist – Global Procurement is to support the contract management team in India and in the US by optimally partnering to implement the lifecycle of procurement contracts.. This individual will be supporting various parts of the contract lifecycle, including reading, drafting, negotiation of contracts and executing contracts across multiple categories such as, Technology, Shared Services, Hotels, Airport Services, etc. The individual will ensure contracts and documentation are organized and uploaded and may implement automation where needed.Play a key role in reading and negotiating procurement contracts, review, and revision process across the enterprise, to meet company objectives and legal requirementsSupport risk mitigation in supplier contracts and partnershipsEncourage co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders and suppliersProactively communication to resolve procurement-related issues including delays, discrepancies, or contract concernsPlay a key role in supplier risk management and supervise contract compliance across all contracts

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.

Required :Bachelors degree in Finance, Law, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management or another relevant field0-2 years of relevant experienceHighly analytical with excellent problem-solving skillsExcellent oral communication and people skillsWorks well in high-paced cross-functional environmentMust be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointMust be fluent in English (written and spoken).Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionPreferred Qualifications :Masters degreeCPSM / CSCP / APICSKnowledge of procurement / strategic sourcing process, RFx, market research, negotiations, supplier scorecardsExperience working in the transportation or airline industryExperience working on any of the direct procurement categories: Technology, HR services, Logistics, Tech Ops, Airport Services, Hotels, Fleet, etc.Required :Bachelors degree in Finance, Law, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management or another relevant field0-2 years of relevant experienceHighly analytical with excellent problem-solving skillsExcellent oral communication and people skillsWorks well in high-paced cross-functional environmentMust be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointMust be fluent in English (written and spoken).Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionPreferred Qualifications :Masters degreeCPSM / CSCP / APICSKnowledge of procurement / strategic sourcing process, RFx, market research, negotiations, supplier scorecardsExperience working in the transportation or airline industryExperience working on any of the direct procurement categories: Technology, HR services, Logistics, Tech Ops, Airport Services, Hotels, Fleet, etc.