Manager – Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing

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.

The Manager of Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing will develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with the organization’s sustainability goals, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. This role involves leading all aspects of the entire sourcing process to ensure suppliers meet both social and environmental standards. Responsibilities include implementing, leading and supervising end-to-end sourcing processes, building and utilizing metrics to support responsible supplier selection and procurement decisions, and collaborating with various departments to ensure environmentally and socially responsible sourcing practices. Additionally, the Manager will conduct supplier risk assessments, lead all aspects of supplier relationships, and promote responsible sourcing initiatives across the supply chain, while supporting change management to implement standard processes. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Business Diversity.

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement a responsible sourcing strategy that is aligned with Uniteds corporate sustainability goals and business values.
• Develop and implement responsible sourcing policies and procedures to ensure suppliers compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to supply chain environmental, human rights and fair labor practices.

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with ethical and environmental standards.
• Monitor suppliers practices related to labor rights, environmental impact, and ethical sourcing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve their social and environmental practices, report progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with responsible sourcing initiatives.

• Develop a supplier code of conduct, to include labor practice standards, environmental policy, ethics, governance of documentation.
• Stay informed and ensure compliance with industry regulations, standard processes, and emerging issues related to sustainable and ethical sourcing.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to advise sourcing decisions.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on responsible sourcing initiatives and performance metrics for internal and external partners.
• Establish business practices for assessing company’s supply chain activity that are beyond ownership of control.
• Supervise and report on responsible sourcing metrics and performance to Manager and other potential partners

• Develop training programs and educational materials on responsible sourcing practices for internal teams and suppliers.
• Facilitate training and workshops for employees and suppliers on responsible sourcing practices.
• Provide mentorship on integrating sustainability considerations into procurement decisions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, legal, operations and sustainability to integrate responsible sourcing into procurement processes.
• Represent the company in industry forums and initiatives related to responsible sourcing and sustainability.
• Support leadership to make informed decisions on business diversity by providing data and building effective tracking dashboards to glean valuable insights

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.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Human Rights in Business, Ethical Sourcing or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with a focus on environmental sustainability, human rights, or corporate social responsibility
• 2- 4 year managerial experience
• Experience in procurement and supply chain, including sustainable and ethical sourcing practices and initiatives.
• Experience briefing and working with executive leaders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Maturity to inspire change in a sophisticated environment
• Strong communication and social skills, and the ability to be a persuasive advocate
• Change Management and Process improvement skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.