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Conagra Brands

<div>Reporting to the Sr. Director of Procurement Excellence, you'll lead and manage strategic sourcing activities for a variety of indirect categories which could include Marketing, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Facilities, etc. You will lead strategic sourcing events including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to different levels of management across the organization on opportunities, risks, and prioritization of investments. You will be responsible for contract &amp; price negotiations across all segments, and lead category management including category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers and trends.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead and manage RFx process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process to select suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage, leverage spend, improve performance and reduce costs.</li><li>
Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of different agreements, including NDAs, Master Service Agreements, and Statement of Works and facilitating all aspects of contract negotiations across multiple risk control functions (ie. Legal. Privacy, Risk) and ongoing contract administration.</li><li>
Recommend programs to management by studying trends, and developments offered by other organizations.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with suppliers and consultants to enhance value and innovation.</li><li>
Support and monitor supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers through supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities.</li><li>
Strategize, build a partnership plan, and lead essential negotiations.</li><li>
Communicate with senior leaders on matters of strategic importance.</li><li>
Understand the legal, technical, and commercial aspects of contracts.</li><li>
Guide efficiency opportunities, including working capital plans.</li><li>
Foster relationships with partners. Understand goals and needs and influence decisions to provide value to internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide ongoing industry insight and ensure that strategies are up to date for all major spend areas.</li><li>
Use strategic approaches to crease business relationships and creative structured to accomplish best value.</li><li>
Think through processes and relationship scenarios and advise your team on value added approaches.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and complete contract records.</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration</li><li>
Minimum 7 years of experience procuring products and services</li><li>
Understanding of marketing / brand processes</li><li>
Background in legal contract knowledge</li><li>
Project Management experience</li><li>
Presentation experience</li><li>
Experience in negotiations</li><li>
Experience in supplier development, diversity, risk management, performance management, category management and RFx development and execution</li><li>
Analytical</li></ul>
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Compensation:
Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000
The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee&rsquo;s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees&rsquo; equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:<ul><li>
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement</li><li>
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan</li><li>
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities</li></ul>
Our Company:
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions &ndash; within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye &reg;, Slim Jim&reg; and Reddi-Wip&reg;.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.</div>

Procurement Manager

Constellation Brands

<div>Job Description
Position Summary
The Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement will act as the associate procurement category manager for Marketing and will be responsible for supporting the execution of sourcing strategies and contracts that align with Constellation Brands&rsquo; objectives and growth strategies. Partnering with Procurement category managers and leaders in the Marketing and Sales organizations, this role will drive sustainable efficiencies in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving quality..
Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the implementation of sourcing plans and strategies for Trade Marketing,, Experiential Marketing, Data and Insights, Innovation, and eCommerce spend categories</li><li>Assist in identifying and developing a comprehensive sourcing strategy process to maximize the value of the company&rsquo;s investment in the categories listed above.</li><li>Proactively manage vendor contract life cycle to prepare the organization for contract renegotiations, extensions or renewals</li><li>Partner with key internal stakeholders to nurture and develop relationships with Constellation Brands&rsquo; partners and service providers</li><li>Lead supplier relationship management practices such as score carding and QBRs for assigned categories/suppliers.</li><li>Support the build and execution of sourcing processes (RFx) for assigned category responsibilities.</li><li>Assist with the negotiation and drafting complex agreements with supply partners</li><li>Drive the tactical and strategic execution of the day-to-day plan to deliver consistent and sustainable savings and other elements of value capture</li><li>Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement Center of Excellence to develop metrics, tools, and processes to properly track and communicate efficiencies across spend activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and requirements and external regulations related to responsible categories such as finance policy, procurement policy, code of conduct, etc.</li><li>Manage special situations and projects as required</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required with three (3) or more years of relevant business experience with a proven record of accomplishment and increasing responsibility in Strategic Sourcing for Indirect services and goods, Procurement Consulting, or a related supply chain or financial discipline</li><li>Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process in Marketing, Corporate Services, and other indirect spend categories including experience in supplier management best practices and competitive bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ) process</li><li>Supplier negotiation skills, contract drafting and management experience</li><li>Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and e-procurement processes and tools</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>MBA preferred</li><li>Nationally recognized professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager</li><li>CPG Experience</li></ul>
Physical Requirements/Work Environment<ul><li>Must be at least 21 years of age</li><li>Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods and work on a computer for extended periods</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</li></ul>
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Additional Locations
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Supply Chain
The salary range for this role is:
$80,400.00 - $120,600.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee&rsquo;s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).</div>

Indirect Procurement Associate Manager

United Airlines

<div>
 Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
 
 
 Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; 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 Global Procurement &ndash; Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
 
 
 At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
 </li>
 <li>
 Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree
 </li>
 <li>
 Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field
 </li>
 <li>
 4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong cross functional leadership skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently
 </li>
 <li>
 Efficient conflict resolution skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
 </li>
 <li>
 Skilled in strategic minded project management
 </li>
 <li>
 Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
 </li>
 <li>
 Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
 </li>
 <li>
 Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master's degree
 </li>
 <li>
 MBA
 </li>
 <li>
 CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience with assigned category preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
 
 
 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 &amp; 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.
 
 
 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.
</div>

Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media)

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. 
 
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together. 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2><div>
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; 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 Global Procurement &ndash; Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media&#8480; by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;<ul><li>
Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force</li><li>
Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers</li><li>
Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met</li><li>
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces</li><li>
Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback</li><li>
Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities</li><li>
Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers</li><li>
Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships</li><li>
Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</h3> 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree</li><li>
Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field</li><li>
4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience</li><li>
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills</li><li>
Strong cross functional leadership skills</li><li>
Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Efficient conflict resolution skills</li><li>
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge</li><li>
Skilled in strategic minded project management</li><li>
Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</h3><ul><li>
Master's degree</li><li>
MBA</li><li>
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)</li><li>
5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement</li><li>
Previous experience with assigned category preferred</li><li>
Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts</li><li>
Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel</li><li>
Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools</li></ul></div> 
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00. 
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 &amp; 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. 
 
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.</div>

FLIK Hospitality Group

<div>Salary: $78,000.00 - $80,000.00
Other Forms of Compensation: N/A
What makes FLIK click 
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. 
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn&rsquo;t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Summary</h2>
</div><div>
Job Summary:
Working as the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for executing, achieving and maintaining quality and efficiency standards of the location based purchasing processes and expectations through strong leadership and effective management, while supporting organizational priorities and contributing to the strength of the company&rsquo;s financial position.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.</li><li>
Ensures weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submission</li><li>
Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner.</li><li>
Reviews shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders.
</li><li>Compiles monthly reports</li><li>
Works with Excel and Visual Basic to manage inventory</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred</li><li>
Minimum of three years related experience in field</li><li>
Must have full knowledge of purchasing procedures, food, beverage and printing products</li><li>
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ordering systems</li><li>
Good knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on operations</li><li>
P&amp;L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable</li><li>
Possess accurate data-entry skills, computer skills, and be detailed oriented with great organizational skills</li><li>
Knowledge of school nutrition / food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred.</li><li>
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet</li><li>
Serv Safe certified highly desirable</li></ul>
</div></div></div>Apply to Flik today!
Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance/ AD</li><li>
Disability Insurance</li><li>
Retirement Plan</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)</li><li>
Associate Shopping Program</li><li>
Health and Wellness Programs</li><li>
Discount Marketplace</li><li>
Identity Theft Protection</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Personal Leave</li></ul>
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1457732
Flik Hospitality Group
Steven Goldberg
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PURCHASING MANAGER - United Club, ORD

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. 
 
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together. 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
At 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&rsquo;re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you&rsquo;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 Senior Manager of EA Material Planning holds full strategic and operational ownership of material readiness across United&rsquo;s aircraft modification programs (Engineering Authorizations, or EAs). This leader is accountable for driving cross-functional supply chain initiatives that enable seamless execution of modification schedules, ensuring material availability is never a constraint to operational success.
As a key leader within the Supply Chain organization, the Senior Manager defines the long-term vision, builds scalable processes, and delivers actionable insights that improve material planning accuracy, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement. The Senior Manager coordinates closely with their counterparts inside the supply chain to communicate project specifications, evaluate how supply chain processes can support the EA project plan, and make recommendations to ensure maximum alignment of supply chain delivery with aircraft modification schedule. This role collaborates across Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Procurement to align supply chain performance with enterprise-level modification strategies and reports directly to senior leadership on key program metrics, risks, and mitigation efforts.<ul><li>
Strategic Leadership &amp; Vision:<ul><li>
Define and execute the strategic roadmap for EA Material Planning to ensure proactive, scalable, and risk-mitigated material readiness across all aircraft modification programs</li><li>
Drive team alignment around strategic goals by setting clear objectives, defining success metrics, and leading organizational change initiatives</li><li>
Lead a team of Material Analysts by fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation</li></ul></li><li>
Business Ownership &amp; Performance Management:<ul><li>
Take full ownership of material planning performance across all EAs, with end-to-end accountability for supply readiness in alignment with modification timelines</li><li>
Establish and manage KPIs and service-level targets that inform strategic decisions and enable effective prioritization and monitoring of the material health of all EAs</li><li>
Lead structured business reviews with executive stakeholders to communicate progress, highlight risks, and propose data-driven mitigation strategies</li></ul></li><li>
Process Optimization &amp; Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>
Identify systemic issues and lead initiatives to optimize forecasting, planning, and fulfillment processes, including implementation of digital workload tools and analytics dashboards that enable team members to work more efficiently and eliminate material shortages</li><li>
Leverage root cause analysis and exception management practices to proactively address delays, shortages, or misaligned planning inputs that put EA material plans at risk</li><li>
Lead development of contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to Supply Chain timelines</li><li>
Act as escalation champion to provide leadership and direction in addressing potential roadblocks to timely project completion</li><li>
Drive cross-functional process standardization and automation to enable scalability and efficiency</li></ul></li><li>
Cross-Functional Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Engagement:<ul><li>
Serve as the single point of accountability for all EA-related material planning efforts, leading collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Program Planning.</li><li>
Influence cross-functional decision-making by aligning supply chain readiness with broader program milestones and customer requirements</li><li>
Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and serve as an advocate for operational excellence in supply chain support</li></ul></li><li>
Executive Communication &amp; Program Reporting:<ul><li>
Develop and deliver concise, high-impact reports and presentations for senior leadership that communicate material health status, risks, and strategic recommendations across priority projects</li><li>
Translate complex supply chain data into executive-level insights that support decision-making and investment prioritization</li><li>
Provide routine updates to senior stakeholders on key initiatives, incorporating feedback and driving alignment across business functions</li><li>
Act as the Supply Chain focal for all EA related work</li></ul></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in business, technical field, aviation or related discipline or 4 years of relevant work experience</li><li>
5+ years' experience in fields of the Supply Chain, Airline, Manufacturing, or other technical or scientific field</li><li>
2+ years' leadership experience</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain operations and Management</li><li>
Strong Leadership, coaching and communication skills</li><li>
Experience in project managing a number of large projects with varying prioritization and completion dates</li><li>
Self-Motivated Engrained Continuous Improvement experience</li><li>
Up to 20% travel</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):<ul><li>
Master's degree in business management, supply chain, engineering or other technical or scientific field or 6 years of relevant work experience</li><li>
5+ years as an organizational leader</li><li>
Experience managing large data sets and using data extraction tools and techniques</li><li>
Advanced data analytics, e.g., SQL, Python</li><li>
Advanced MS Office, e.g., VBA</li><li>
Formal Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement methodologies</li><li>
PMI/PMP certified</li></ul> 
The base pay range for this role is $124,735.00 to $162,388.00. 
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 &amp; 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. 
 
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.</div>

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Illinois Secretary of State

<div><div><div>Office of the Illinois Secretary of State 
</div> 
<div>Alexi Giannoulias</div></div> 
Job Title: Legal Advisor II &ndash; Office of the Inspector General 
Division: N/A 
Union: N/A 
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL &ndash; Cook County 
Salary: $5,586 to $12,209 monthly &ndash; commensurate with experience 
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html 
 
Overview: 
 
Advises and coordinates legal activities of the Office of the Inspector General&rsquo;s Office; conducts investigations and research activities to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, rules and policies or for use in court cases regarding lobbying registration/reporting/compliance, employees, audits and procurement; engages in specialized legal and administrative work and performs complex technical functions in the drafting of administrative rules and/or legislation affecting the Office&rsquo;s programs; counsels administrative officials on matters of policy and operational procedures; assists the General Counsel's office or Attorney General in the conduct of litigation on special cases which may have Important implications to the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Advises the Inspector General and other administrative staff concerning problems of a legal nature involving the operational programs of the Office; provides legal advice and consultation as needed throughout the Office pertaining to the administrative rules, regulations and other programs and policies; participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures required to meet statutory compliance.
</li><li>Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on legal issues as they relate to the Inspector General&rsquo;s Office; reviews current and proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and statutory changes, as well as for the necessity of administrative rules; confers with Inspector General and advises administrative officials of potential problems related to legislation.
</li><li>Advises the Inspector General concerning Office matters, including conflicts of interest or malfeasance of employees and the enforcement of appropriate portions of the Illinois law, federal law and Secretary of State policies and Rules in conjunction with other State and local law enforcements organizations; advises as attorney for the Office in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross examines witnesses, makes initial and closing arguments to hearing officer; coordinates Investigations and confers with the Inspector General, Attorney General and General Counsel representing the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State in legal proceedings.
</li><li>Reviews current administrative rules, policies and procedures, etc. and proposes amendments as well as drafting new administrative rules when necessary to ensure adherence to accepted work standards, policies, rules and procedures within the Office, for procurement and for lobbying registration, reporting and compliance.
</li><li>Advises the public, including attorneys, prosecutors, and court officials concerning statutory interpretation and compliance with laws and office procedures, etc. affecting the Office of the Inspector General and the Secretary of State&rsquo;s Office; conducts in-depth legal research in response to serious issues faced by department directors, administrators and executive office involving Office programs and policies.</li><li>
Performs other duties as required or assigned.</li></ul>
Specific Skills:<ul><li>
Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.</li><li>
Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.</li><li>
Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.</li><li>
Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.</li><li>
Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.</li><li>
Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.</li><li>
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs.</li><li>
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver&rsquo;s license.</li></ul>
Education and Work Experience: 
 
Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois AND one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of law. 
 
Application Process:<ul><li>
Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.</li><li>
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.</li>
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783). 
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</li></ul>
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. 
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
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