Address
Form of workDescription
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
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.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary role of 'Fuel Services Procurement - Manager' is to source and gain real TCO savings for Fuel Services, either through direct savings gained from aggregating sourcing volumes or savings gained from other TCO cost reduction initiatives, while ensuring that our customer needs are met. This position will identify, develop and lead strategic initiatives that support year-over-year improvements in total cost of ownership, quality and service by working closely with Fuel Technical Operations, Airport Operations and suppliers. This role will also be responsible for both into-plane fueling and fuel storage operations, to include contracts. This position will serve as a United representative on multiple airline fuel maintenance and operation committees. The Manager will participate in fuel governing bodies to ensure the safe, efficient administration and operation of airport fuel systems while representing United where we hold leadership positions and voting seats.
- Responsible for sourcing of jet Fuel Services, primarily into-plane fueling services and fuel storage at major airports
- Participates in developing purchasing and operational strategies that reduce United's total cost of Fuel Services by conducting analysis of market trends and potential suppliers along with opportunities to demonstrate changes in processes, systems and products/service to gain cost savings
- Represent United on various airport fuel committees or corporations, responsible for the management of airport fuel facilities
- Participate in facility development, engineering projects, compliance, cost sharing, maintenance, operating agreements and airport lease negotiations
- Lead into-plane, fuel storage and ground support equipment fuel supply contracts
- Work directly with key suppliers and Airport Operations personnel, to include facilitating supplier management activities across divisions
- This role requires 80% travel (about 30% during winter months)
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 years in Fuel Management, Procurement, Finance/Accounting or Airport Operations
- 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
- Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts and strategic procurement process
- Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects of various scale
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- 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 a crucial function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance
- Airline fuel-related work experience
- Project Management experience
- Change agent and advocate of innovate solutions to meet the business needs
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
