Manager, Sourcing and Procurement - Remote
Manager, Sourcing and Procurement - Remote
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN
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UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant, you will be challenged to oversee the strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the enterprise.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
As the Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant, you will be challenged to oversee the strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the enterprise.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and execute category management strategies, conduct sourcing / RFX events, manage suppliers and conduct financial analysis
- Draft, Review, and lead negotiations of third-party supplier contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and amendments in cooperation with legal, internal stakeholders and external business partners
- Advise and influence business stakeholders on supplier and sourcing strategies to maximize enterprise leverage and secure the most favorable commercial and legal terms
- Negotiate rates, service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and other legal and business terms
- Develop strong and collaborative working partnerships with key internal stakeholders including both business partners and support functions (legal, finance and risk)
- Support business objectives: revenue growth, risk mitigation, supplier innovation and expense management
- Develop supplier partnerships to minimize cost and maximize performance objectives
- Contribute to the development of annual cost reduction plans and responsible for meeting or exceeding the agreed upon goals
- Conduct market research and spend analysis
- Support supplier performance initiative by participating in periodic business reviews
- Cultivate diverse supplier sourcing opportunities
- Manage supplier risk through effective contracting and risk remediation efforts
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years category experience in the following: Medical Supplies
- 3+ years of Sourcing and Procurement experience
- Experience in the following: end-to-end contracting, supplier negotiations, or strategic sourcing
- Demonstrated negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively consult with senior-level business partners
- Demonstrated solid analytical skills and comfortable leading with a data-driven problem-solving approach
- Demonstrated high level of comfort with ambiguity
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrated solid written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Ariba and/or PeopleSoft; experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay
- Contract management, drafting, development, edit/mark-ups, and negotiation experience
- Proficiency with spreadsheet modeling and analysis (Microsoft Excel)
- 3+ years category experience in the following: Medical Supplies utilized in Home Health Setting
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Seniority level
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Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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