Associate Contract Specialist - Global Procurement

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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

Job Overview And Responsibilities

The 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 requirements
• Support risk mitigation in supplier contracts and partnerships. Encourage co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Proactively communication to resolve procurement-related issues including delays, discrepancies, or contract concerns
• Play 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.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral communication and people skills
• Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, 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 and Hindi (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):

• Master's degree
• CPSM / CSCP / APICS
• Knowledge of procurement / strategic sourcing process, RFx, market research, negotiations, supplier scorecards
• Experience working in the transportation or airline industry
• Experience working on any of the direct procurement categories: Technology, HR services, Logictics, Tech Ops, Airport Services, Hotels, Fleet, etc