Associate Analyst - Global Procurement

The objective of this Associate Analyst role is to provide support to the Indirect Purchasing teams, and ensure a smooth flow during the Procure-to-Pay process. This is achieved through an efficient catalog management process, invoice reconciliation, coordination with various supplier groups for seamless processes and more, while also identifying areas for process / system improvement.

This role works closely with multiple procurement category teams, the procurement systems team and external suppliers.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end invoice reconciliation process across categories from PO receiving to identification and resolution of invoice discrepancies
• Create, update and maintain purchasing catalogs with accurate and up-to-date information to support procurement teams and ensure seamless ordering
• Support supplier registration and onboarding – including validation of supplier information, regular coordination to resolve registration / setup issues and maintaining supplier datasets
• Process P-card transactions, maintain documentation and resolve payment-related queries through continuous coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with multiple procurement teams to identify and implement process improvement initiatives and strengthen understanding of the procure-to-pay process
• Foster strong collaboration with internal team members and onshore stakeholders
• Utilize AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity) to enhance daily work efficiency

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• Computer science/Information technology/Engineering/Any other related field
• 0-3 years of experience in purchasing support, procurement operations, procure-to-pay processes, Accounts Payable or any similar role
• Strong MS Excel skills for maintaining and optimizing large data sets
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve supplier / internal stakeholder queries
• Working knowledge of procurement operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and prompt writing

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working with core procurement systems such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP
• Knowledge of data analytics, integrations and data information tools
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in projects, internships, or work environments
• Knowledge of automation platforms such as Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Zapier, or n8n