UnitedHealth Group
Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant - Hybrid
UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
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.
As the
Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant , you will be a part of a customer-driven organization providing UHG business segments (UnitedHealthcare and Optum) strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the following categories: advertising, marketing services and other indirect spend commodities. The successful candidate for this role will have solid experience with the end-to-end sourcing & procurement process, the ability to translate business requirements into clear contract language and terms, analytical and risk management skills including exceptional relationship management and consultative skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify risk and contract around it appropriately, as well as the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and tasks.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop, lead and execute category management, sourcing/RFx, vendor management and financial analysis efforts
Review, author, redline, and negotiate vendor contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and amendments in cooperation with legal, and internal stakeholders
Develop solid and collaborative working partnerships with key internal stakeholders including business partners and support functions (legal, finance and risk)
Work in partnership with internal business customers and other stakeholders in establishing optimum rates, service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and other legal and business terms. Develop and lead negotiation strategies toward achieving those optimum terms
Support business objectives: revenue growth, risk mitigation, supplier innovation and expense management
Develop supplier partnerships to minimize cost and maximize performance objectives
Contribute to the development of annual cost reduction plans and responsible for meeting or exceeding the agreed upon goals
Conduct market research and spend analysis as needed
Cultivate diverse supplier sourcing opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of sourcing and procurement experience and/or contracting experience
Contract management, drafting, development, redlining, and negotiation experience
Proven solid negotiating/influencing skills
Proven solid interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple timelines and projects/priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of project management experience
Experience with MS Office, including solid excel and power point skills
Experience with Ariba, Service Now and PeopleSoft
Knowledge of the healthcare industry
Knowledge of advertising/marketing industry
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.
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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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the
Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant , you will be a part of a customer-driven organization providing UHG business segments (UnitedHealthcare and Optum) strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the following categories: advertising, marketing services and other indirect spend commodities. The successful candidate for this role will have solid experience with the end-to-end sourcing & procurement process, the ability to translate business requirements into clear contract language and terms, analytical and risk management skills including exceptional relationship management and consultative skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify risk and contract around it appropriately, as well as the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and tasks.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop, lead and execute category management, sourcing/RFx, vendor management and financial analysis efforts
Review, author, redline, and negotiate vendor contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and amendments in cooperation with legal, and internal stakeholders
Develop solid and collaborative working partnerships with key internal stakeholders including business partners and support functions (legal, finance and risk)
Work in partnership with internal business customers and other stakeholders in establishing optimum rates, service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and other legal and business terms. Develop and lead negotiation strategies toward achieving those optimum terms
Support business objectives: revenue growth, risk mitigation, supplier innovation and expense management
Develop supplier partnerships to minimize cost and maximize performance objectives
Contribute to the development of annual cost reduction plans and responsible for meeting or exceeding the agreed upon goals
Conduct market research and spend analysis as needed
Cultivate diverse supplier sourcing opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of sourcing and procurement experience and/or contracting experience
Contract management, drafting, development, redlining, and negotiation experience
Proven solid negotiating/influencing skills
Proven solid interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple timelines and projects/priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of project management experience
Experience with MS Office, including solid excel and power point skills
Experience with Ariba, Service Now and PeopleSoft
Knowledge of the healthcare industry
Knowledge of advertising/marketing industry
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.
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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