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We`ll put you in the driver`s seat on vital projects that have strategic importance to our mission of helping people lead healthier livesYes, we share a mission that inspiresWe need your organizational talents and business discipline to help fuel oursIt`s the opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
This position offers an exciting opportunity within unitedhealth group’s enterprise sourcing & procurement group for an experienced contracting professionalThe role will support a collaborative, constituent-based approach to advance the integrity, quality, competitiveness and agility of unitedhealth group.
The associate director, sourcing & procurement will develop and execute clinical services-related supplier solutions for unique and challenging customer needs across unitedhealth group entitiesWe are looking for a proven professional who can solve complex problems and successfully deliver on initiatives that will often have broad and meaningful impact on the businessWithin the team, you will be a sme for clinical services sourcing, contracting and category managementYour role will include the continued development of best practicesThe categories you lead will include some of the most complex contracting within the team.
Primary responsibilities:
Draft, review and negotiate terms of agreements with suppliers to optimize commercial outcomes , drive risk mitigation and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory protocols
Coach and develop team members as they draft and negotiate their own contracts
Understand stakeholders’ needs and facilitate the negotiation of requirements among multiple stakeholders
Analyze current market trends, forecast future performance, identify value creating or cost savings opportunities and make procurement recommendations
Proactively monitor and analyze performance and trends within categories in order to identify and highlight issues and opportunities that support the business
Contribute to the development of improved strategic sourcing strategies
Collect and evaluate information about potential suppliers
Develop, implement and execute strategic sourcing practices, processes and techniques across multiple business segments
Manage the evaluation, administration, and selection of clinical service suppliers (prevention/wellness, patient care services, behavioral health, remote patient monitoring, digital health, etc.)
Develop, execute and maintain consistent sourcing strategies, working toward a consolidated strategic supply base
Identify opportunities, make recommendations and obtain agreement for re-sourcing and re-negotiation of on-going supplier relationships and execute on the same
Develop negotiation strategies and leading complex negotiations and direct supplier sourcing
Document cost reduction achievements across business segments
Meet project timelines at the customer and corporate levels
Leverage ariba platform (procure-to-pay, sourcing and contracting) to drive process efficiencies and reduce costs
The ideal candidate will have developed very strong contracting skills, through experience in indirect procurement services and/or through a legal educationThis will include technical sourcing skills, including internal and external negotiation, contracting, and securing savings for the organization.
Successful candidates will be proven self-starters, able to maintain a high level of client focus and adapt to a rapidly changing environment, with excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to interface with multiple levels of management, including senior management and executive leadership at both procurement and business unit levels.
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:
5+ years of experience developing strategies to support category management, complex contracting and risk mitigation activities
Experience analyzing contracts and spend data to support the development of sourcing and contracting strategies
Demonstrated solid analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated consultative and influencing skills in order to gain buy-in and support of customers and leadership in a matrixed environment
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced degree and/or jd
Clinical contracting and/or sourcing experience in health insurance or managed care industry
Team leadership experience
5+ years of experience contracting complex services through formal and informal procurement methods
If located near minnetonka, mn, you will be asked to perform this role in an office setting.
Full covid-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this roleUnitedhealth group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Careers at unitedhealth groupWe have modest goals: improve the lives of othersChange the landscape of health care foreverLeave the world a better place than we found itSuch aspirations tend to attract a certain type of personCrazy talentedCompassionateDrivenTo these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a fortune 5 companyWe provide an environment where you`re empowered to be your bestWe encourage you to take risksAnd we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performanceWe believe the most important is the opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn 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.
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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