DescriptionSenior Representative - Purchasing is responsible for managing aircraft material suppliers. This includes actively monitoring open orders and supplier performance, including adherence to changing priorities based on United's needs, and ensuring timely payments for delivered orders. Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with material supply issues to avoid suppliers not supporting planned requirements. Leads cross-functional meetings to address material supply issues and implement corrective actions. Reports concerning performance concerns and hold suppliers accountable to their quoted/contractual agreements. This role requires strong project management skills, deep understanding of aerospace supply chain management, excellent communication abilities, ability to draw conclusions and actions from large datasets, and a keen eye for detail to manage the complexities of supplier relationships and material management.
- Program Management:
- Manage suppliers supporting United's supply chain proactively identifying concerns and solutions
- Champion and manage continuous improvement initiatives improving internal processes
- Order Management:
- Maintain open spare orders to ensure delivery dates are reflective of quoted/contract lead times
- Review and action supplier invoice exceptions to ensure on-time payment
- Monitor and support internal receiving and logistics processes
- Operational Support:
- Identify and mitigate operational risk of material delays, escalating when necessary
- Relationship Management:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials
- Create and participate in business reviews with key suppliers
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
QualificationsWhat's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business or 4 years of relevant work experience
- 2+ years supply chain or related experience
- 1+ years program management experience
- 1+ years data analytics experience
- Supplier management skills
- Data analytics (Excel - Pivot tables, navigate large data sets)
- Knowledge of entire supply chain value stream
- Work management systems
- Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing processes
- Efficient with time and adaptable to changing priorities
- Up to 35% travel
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- 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
- PMP
- Data analytics (Power Bi, SQL)
