Head of Enterprise Technology Procurement

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 searching for our next Head of Enterprise Technology Procurement. This role will be incredibly impactful and will shape and enable the transformation of healthcare. As we continue to invest in emerging technologies, this individual will help unlock value through procuring technology that will propel us to the future of healthcare.  This role will lead the Technology Category Strategy team and is responsible for partnering with UHG business and Technology teams to set global technology supplier strategy and manage over $4B in annual technology spend. Category focus includes Technology on-prem and cloud infrastructure (incl. Network and Storage), enterprise, business and application software, telecom and Technology Labor Services. This leader will be accountable for guiding team of up to 7 direct reports and 60 indirect team members.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cast a positive leadership shadow and operate as a servant leader who leverages UHG’s values
• Sets vision and strategy for team, appropriately delegates, and motivate their teams through execution
• Translates business priorities into actionable procurement strategy to drive results
• Bring a demonstrated track record of developing individuals and teams, managing through change, and transforming teams to serve as trusted advisors
• Successfully supported organizations migrate to the cloud through effective deal structures for both on prem and cloud resources.
• Ability to earn and retain a “seat at the table” with key business stakeholders by adding value through strategic guidance and recommendations
• Partners effectively with peers toward achieving linked outcomes
• Embrace the “team-of-teams” concept toward collaboration in a matrixed organization
• Be motivated by and promote continual improvement, have a high tolerance for ambiguity and contribute toward team outcomes through seeking out solutions to complex problems
• Manage team performance goals through objective measures

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 15+ years progressive experience in building and managing global supply management / procurement or management consulting with focus on procurement operations, strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives
• 5+ years of experience negotiating complex enterprise-wide contracts
• Deep expertise in technology sourcing and procurement with prior experience partnering with technology executive leadership
• Background partnering with technology business stakeholders to define long term category and supplier strategies, leveraging standardized business processes, data & analytics with a focus on continuous improvement
• Expertise in supplier negotiations, with solid background in pricing strategy, “should-cost” modeling, legal terms, supplier risk management, and service-level requirements, preferably with solid understanding and expertise across Tech hardware, software, telecom, services, and subscription-based Technology products and services
• Experience integrating suppliers and team members introduce through M&A activity
• Highly refined executive presence with both written and verbal communication abilities across all audiences
• Prior experience leading procurement negotiations within Fortune 100 organizations
• Proven track record of stakeholder management and influencing outcomes
• Ability to lead global team with team members and stakeholders in North America, LATAM, APAC, and Europe and drive outcomes across borders/cultures

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

The salary range for this role is $191,800 to $364,800 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.

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.