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DescriptionAt United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Purchasing Representative will understand and execute purchasing in accordance with company policy and procedures. The representative will support supplier performance related to on time delivery, exceptions, quality, and price changes. Negotiates prices, ensures delivery, sources material, and ensures quality of services for all tactical requirements of goods and services in support of the airline operation.
- Understands, executes, and continuously improves purchasing in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Negotiates prices, ensures delivery, sources material, and ensures quality of services for all tactical requirements of goods and services in support of the airline operation
- Understands current supplier performance related to on time delivery, exceptions, quality, and price changes
- Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering charges
- Responsible for maintaining process control of material and job activity with the objective of meeting expectations of the customer
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):- Associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business.
- 1+ years supply chain or related experience
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong overall computer skills and MS Office
- Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing processes
- Efficient with time and adaptable to changing priorities
- 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
The base pay range for this role is $52,725.00 to $71,830.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
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