Sourcing Procurement Analyst – San Rafael, CA

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

Optum is seeking a driven leader to fill the role of Procurement Analyst to support a client based in Marin County, CA. The Procurement Analyst will be on the team supporting our client serving by sourcing and procuring critical supplies in a timely, high-quality manner.  The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and managing diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost and competitive advantages that benefit customers, pharma manufacturers and patients. The Procurement Analyst will leverage procurement data and other technology solutions to improve process efficiency and business decision making.  

The Procurement Analyst will ensure that the products and materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. They will create competitive advantage by leveraging data and technology solutions for supplier selection and management, purchase order creation, and adherence to contract terms and conditions.  

 

If you are located in San Rafael, CA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and generate purchase orders daily to the client’s suppliers to assure service levels are maintained 
• Develop strategies that maximize operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the entire supply chain 
• Ensure that all sourcing and procurement activities support and are aligned with the client’s supply chain strategies 
• Drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the enterprise 
• Establish inventory parameters for items being purchased to assure service levels are maintained and balanced with inventory turnover metrics 
• Plan, manage, and track projects to assure clinical utilization rates are maintained throughout 
• Communicate complex information so that it is easy to understand and influences others to take action based on the useful information provided 
• Support/manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Negotiate products/services and pricing 
• Procure-to-pay 
• Drive execution of contract terms and conditions 
• Manage administrative processes timely to assure they support the activities above 

 

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 supply chain procurement work experience 
• Experience successfully executing core procurement functions, including—but not limited to— managing competitive bidding/vendor selection process, req-to-PO management, order management, invoice processing/management—approval and audit, and vendor management
• Solid MS Office work experience 
• Knowledge of inventory policies, and practices and systems 
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills 
• Ability to work a hybrid on-site work schedule (minimum of two days in office location Tue – Thurs: Novato, CA) 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of healthcare supply chain procurement work experience  
• Previous experience utilizing Workday procure-to-pay and contracting ERP modules (or similar procurement systems) 

 

Physical Requirements: 

• General Distribution and Warehousing environment demands

 

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

 

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $48,300 to $94,500 annually. 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.

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