Associate Sourcing Procurement Analyst – Commerce, CA

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Position in this function is responsible for supporting the Materials Management Team to deliver the right medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment at the right time for high quality patient care, at the most cost-effective option. 

 

 If you are located in Commerce, CA, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each internal and external customer
• Provides primary support of the Materials Management Procurement System by assisting the secondary users, troubleshooting, and reporting exceptions through the on-line requisition system
• Researches requisitions to assure that the clinical and pharmaceutical initiatives are followed when the purchase orders are directed to the vendors
• Ensures product standardization and cost compliance with the GPO contracts when sourcing products
• Monitors requests in the Procurement System and communicates timelines and reminders to requesters and approvers to ensure approval and receiving steps are completed
• Coordinates, tracks, and communicates repairs and service requests
• Tracks savings initiatives and ensures that the savings are reported to the management team
• Follows-up on all backordered and cancelled items and works with the Materials Management Team and distributor/vendors to find alternative supplies when necessary
• Returns materials to suppliers as required for credit or exchange
• Resolves receiving and vendor invoice discrepancies.  Follows-up with Account Payable for proper payment
• Performs additional ad hoc projects and reports
• Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

 

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 procurement
• Experience using a procurement tool
• Experience in the healthcare industry
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in procurement in a healthcare setting
• Experience with utilizing Procure-to-Pay modules such as PremierConnect

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficient with using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Proficient in the use of Materials Management database software programs
• Solid knowledge of common purchasing procedures

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

 

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour 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.   

 

 

OptumCare 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.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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