Sourcing and Procurement Consultant – Hybrid in Minnetonka

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.

We are seeking a motivated and customer-centric procurement professional to join United Health Group’s Enterprise Procurement team as a Sourcing and Procurement Consultant. In this role, you will support supplier contract negotiations and strategic procurement across multiple categories, contributing to cost-saving strategies and ensuring procurement compliance across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the end-to-end procurement process, solid contract drafting skills, and prior experience in negotiating with suppliers. Additionally, the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders is essential. You will deliver high-quality results, communicate effectively, and drive value to our customers.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement efforts in compliance with procurement policies
• Conduct supplier research, RFx processes, and bid evaluations
• Negotiation of supplier contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and amendments in cooperation with legal, internal stakeholders and external business partners
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to risk mitigation strategies
• Execute category management strategies
• Maintain supplier records and performance metrics using procurement systems (e.g., Ariba)
• Participate in supplier meetings and support issue resolution
• Contribute to procurement reporting and analytics
• Partnering and developing solid internal and external relationships

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement, or vendor management experience
• Experience in cost negotiations, reviewing contracts and red lining
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proven eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Welcomes feedback, stays open-minded, and applies insights to improve performance and growth
• Proven solid analytical and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple timelines and projects/priorities. Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, communicates progress, and maintains focus to achieve business results
• Proven effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Delivers clear, purposeful messages and checks understanding through active listening and feedback
• Proven customer-centric, excellent stakeholder engagement abilities. Establishes plans and delivers outcomes that deliver an excellent customer experience, builds lasting relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Procurement experience in one or more of the following categories: Technology (Hardware, Software, Licensing and Maintenance services), Technology enabled services, Data licensing, and Equipment & consumables
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry
• Knowledge of Ariba e-Procurement tool; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstacles using facts, alternatives identification, open-mindedness, and thought-through strategy
• Demonstrated ability to concisely articulate positions (written and verbally) and garner support quickly from various levels of business and procurement leadership
• Demonstrated ability to influence behavior through effective written and oral communications with solid presentation skills
• Demonstrated process focus and ability to independently navigate and resolve complex issues
• Demonstrated to be organized with an exceptional attention to detail and adherence to timelines

Ideally located near Minnetonka, MN, you will be asked to perform this role in an office setting on average of 3 days per week.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.