Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director - Eden Prairie, MN or Remote
UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group – Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director
As the Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director, you will be challenged to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the enterprise in a rapidly changing product categories including Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), IT, Clinical and others primarily for business process applications such as virtual care technology, care coordination platforms, and financial software, plus other indirect technology spend commodities as assigned. A successful candidate for this role will have superior experience with the end‑to‑end sourcing & procurement process, analytical and risk management skills, and exceptional relationship management and consultative skills. The ideal candidate should be a self‑starter, demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and tasks, and successfully deliver on initiatives that will often have a broad and meaningful impact.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Eden Prairie, MN area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute category management plans, competitive events, deal analysis, and complex negotiations for multiple categories
Support the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing through contracting, including pipeline management, in accordance with category strategy
Review, develop, redline, and negotiate complex third‑party vendor contracts, including Master Software as a Service Agreements (SaaS), Statements of Work (SOWs), Orders, and amendments in cooperation with legal, internal stakeholders, and external business partners
Develop impactful service level agreements (SLAs) or key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with enterprise standards, stakeholders requirements, and category strategy
Rationalize suppliers within multiple categories to drive alignment of enterprise supply chain strategies with targeted technology vendors
Develop solid working relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers within the portfolio to support business objectives, revenue growth opportunities, supplier innovation, and expense reductions
Support broader initiatives across the Sourcing & Procurement team to aid in execution of supplier performance management, inclusion & diversity, and sourcing processes
Required Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in cross‑functional team environment
5+ years of experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and statements of work
High impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi‑tasking environment
Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous situations using facts, alternatives identification, open‑mindness, thought‑through strategy, and superior leadership
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute plans when directed
Ability to concisely articulate positions and garner support quickly from various levels of leadership
Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Preferred Qualifications
CPSM, CPM or equivalent certification
MBA or JD
5+ years of experience negotiating complex deals, developing and leading RFx projects, including use of eRFx tools or relevant sell‑side negotiation experience
Solid understanding of RCM and IT Software
Knowledge of e‑Procurement tools; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems)
Solid analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem solving skills
Superior organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
*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). The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Eden Prairie, MN area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute category management plans, competitive events, deal analysis, and complex negotiations for multiple categories
Support the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing through contracting, including pipeline management, in accordance with category strategy
Review, develop, redline, and negotiate complex third‑party vendor contracts, including Master Software as a Service Agreements (SaaS), Statements of Work (SOWs), Orders, and amendments in cooperation with legal, internal stakeholders, and external business partners
Develop impactful service level agreements (SLAs) or key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with enterprise standards, stakeholders requirements, and category strategy
Rationalize suppliers within multiple categories to drive alignment of enterprise supply chain strategies with targeted technology vendors
Develop solid working relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers within the portfolio to support business objectives, revenue growth opportunities, supplier innovation, and expense reductions
Support broader initiatives across the Sourcing & Procurement team to aid in execution of supplier performance management, inclusion & diversity, and sourcing processes
Required Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in cross‑functional team environment
5+ years of experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and statements of work
High impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi‑tasking environment
Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous situations using facts, alternatives identification, open‑mindness, thought‑through strategy, and superior leadership
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute plans when directed
Ability to concisely articulate positions and garner support quickly from various levels of leadership
Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Preferred Qualifications
CPSM, CPM or equivalent certification
MBA or JD
5+ years of experience negotiating complex deals, developing and leading RFx projects, including use of eRFx tools or relevant sell‑side negotiation experience
Solid understanding of RCM and IT Software
Knowledge of e‑Procurement tools; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems)
Solid analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem solving skills
Superior organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
*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). The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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