UnitedHealth Group
Vice President, Sourcing & Procurement - IT Category
UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
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UnitedHealth Group .Job Overview
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.Role Summary
The Vice President of Sourcing & Procurement will lead the Technology Category Strategy team, 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, enterprise, business and application software, telecom, and Technology Labor Services. This leader will guide a team of up to 7 direct reports and 45 indirect team members.Primary Responsibilities
Cast a positive leadership shadow and operate as a servant leader who leverages UHG’s values.Set vision and strategy for the team, appropriately delegate, and motivate teams through execution.Translate business priorities into actionable procurement strategy to drive results.Develop individuals and teams, manage through change, and transform teams to serve as trusted advisors.Support organizations in migrating to the cloud through effective deal structures for both on-prem and cloud resources.Earn and retain a “seat at the table” with key business stakeholders by adding value through strategic guidance and recommendations.Partner effectively with peers toward achieving linked outcomes.Embrace the “team-of-teams” concept toward collaboration in a matrixed organization.Promote continual improvement, have a high tolerance for ambiguity, and contribute toward team outcomes by seeking solutions to complex problems.Manage team performance goals through objective measures.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.15+ years of progressive experience in building and managing global supply management/procurement or management consulting with a focus on procurement operations, strategic sourcing, and cost reduction initiatives.Experience partnering with Tech 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 a strong background in pricing strategy, “should-cost” modeling, legal terms, supplier risk management, and service-level requirements.Experience integrating suppliers and team members introduced through M&A activity.Solid executive presence with both written and verbal communication abilities across all audiences.Strong track record of stakeholder management and influencing outcomes.Ability to lead a global team with members and stakeholders in North America, LATAM, APAC, and Europe.Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.Preferred Qualifications
MBA or other Master’s degree.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.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.Job Details
Seniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Vice President, Sourcing & Procurement - Technology Category
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UnitedHealth Group .Job Overview
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.Role Summary
The Vice President of Sourcing & Procurement will lead the Technology Category Strategy team, 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, enterprise, business and application software, telecom, and Technology Labor Services. This leader will guide a team of up to 7 direct reports and 45 indirect team members.Primary Responsibilities
Cast a positive leadership shadow and operate as a servant leader who leverages UHG’s values.Set vision and strategy for the team, appropriately delegate, and motivate teams through execution.Translate business priorities into actionable procurement strategy to drive results.Develop individuals and teams, manage through change, and transform teams to serve as trusted advisors.Support organizations in migrating to the cloud through effective deal structures for both on-prem and cloud resources.Earn and retain a “seat at the table” with key business stakeholders by adding value through strategic guidance and recommendations.Partner effectively with peers toward achieving linked outcomes.Embrace the “team-of-teams” concept toward collaboration in a matrixed organization.Promote continual improvement, have a high tolerance for ambiguity, and contribute toward team outcomes by seeking solutions to complex problems.Manage team performance goals through objective measures.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.15+ years of progressive experience in building and managing global supply management/procurement or management consulting with a focus on procurement operations, strategic sourcing, and cost reduction initiatives.Experience partnering with Tech 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 a strong background in pricing strategy, “should-cost” modeling, legal terms, supplier risk management, and service-level requirements.Experience integrating suppliers and team members introduced through M&A activity.Solid executive presence with both written and verbal communication abilities across all audiences.Strong track record of stakeholder management and influencing outcomes.Ability to lead a global team with members and stakeholders in North America, LATAM, APAC, and Europe.Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.Preferred Qualifications
MBA or other Master’s degree.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.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.Job Details
Seniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries: Hospitals and Health Care
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