Sourcing and Procurement Consultant – Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN

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 Sourcing and Procurement Consultant, you will be a part of a global customer-driven organization providing UnitedHealth Group business segments, procurement, and contracting efforts across the following categories: Technology Software, Hardware, Services, and other indirect spend categories. The successful candidate for this role will have experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiation contracts. The ability to translate business requirements into clear contract language and terms and possess, analytical and risk management skills, including relationship management/consultative skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify risk and seek guidance as needed to contract appropriately. Lastly, this roles requires managing multiple projects and tasks in a high volume environment.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, author, redline, and negotiate vendor contracts, including Master Agreements, Software License Agreements, Technology Hardware purchases, Statements of Work, Amendments, Change Orders, and Procure to Pay transactions in cooperation with legal, and internal stakeholders
• Develop solid and collaborative working partnerships with key internal stakeholders including business partners and support functions (legal, finance and risk)
• Work in partnership with internal business customers and other stakeholders in establishing software licensing terms, optimum rates, service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and other legal and business terms. Develop and lead negotiation strategies toward achieving those optimal terms
• Ensure all procurement activities support and are aligned with internal strategy team
• Contribute to the annual cost savings targeted goals
• Other duties as assigned

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:

• 3+ years of Sourcing and Procurement experience
• Contract management, drafting, development, redlining, and negotiation experience
• Proven influencing skills
• Proven solid interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple timelines and projects/priorities
• Demonstrated desire to learn, develop and grow

         

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Management Experience
• Technology Sourcing and Procurement experience 
• Experience with MS Office, excel and power point skills
• Experience with Ariba, Service Now and PeopleSoft 
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

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. 

 

 

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.