Associate - Category Specialist
United Airlines
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop knowledge and expertise in the assigned spend categories
- Drive savings by working with category manager while ensuring user needs are met
- Support management of requests for proposal (RFP) process which includes detailed external supply market analysis, internal demand assessment of the category, design and creation of the RFP, system set-up and administration, RFP analysis, supplier evaluation scorecards, ongoing collaboration and proactive communication with all stakeholder groups on the supplier selection process
- Redline and negotiate contracts by collaborating with United’s legal department, Global Sourcing leaders and other stakeholder departments
- Participate in vendor management activities which may include following-up on performance against contract (compliance) and resolution of any constraints or issues
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or another business-related field
- 1+ years of procurement/sourcing, supplier management, or finance experience
- Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral communication and people skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Organized, detail-oriented, thorough and professional
- 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
- Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts
- Experience working in the transportation or airline industry
- Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing processes
- Experience working on any of the mentioned categories
- IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, and Corporate Services