Senior Sourcing and Procurement Consultant - Remote

Requisition Number: 2342129
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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Consultant in the Financial Services category completes projects related to:

• Money movement - payment processing, payment methods (card, digital, wallet), payment devices, payment gateways, IVR remittances, ACH and EFT remittances
• Account Linked Card related services - healthcare card production, fulfillment, manufacturing (HSA, FSA,HRA)
• Other cards - credit line cards, gift cards, prepaid cards, OTC card, Solutran cards, Commuter cards, travel cards, employee purchase cards (P Cards), fuel cards
• Banking services including loan origination and management systems, loan servicing, credit bureaus, credit underwriting, credit prescreen, collections of patient loan debt
• Fraud prevention, identity verification, account verification for financial accounts
• Subscriptions
• Platforms related to financial services processing and loans

The Sr. Sourcing Procurement Consultant will deliver value to customers; communicate effectively; drive sound, disciplined decisions, and drive high-quality execution. We are looking for a proven professional who is a self-starter with contracting experience to successfully deliver on initiatives that will often have broad and meaningful impact on the business.
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 Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and support strategies for multiple services; manage supplier performance management programs; and execute sourcing and contracting processes. Specifically, this individual will be expected to:
• Work with business teams to understand and provide support to a rapidly changing financial technology organization, execute negotiation strategies for contracting and requests for information; benchmark rates, negotiate and execute contract terms and conditions (leveraging UnitedHealth Group's contract terms and internal subject matter experts, with an accountability to terms, risk mitigation/compliance and internal protocols), and overall pricing strategy; and ensure supplier compliance with contract terms and conditions and pricing
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives across one or more business segments, including, but not limited to, implementing change management strategies to support current supply chain, overall procurement programs and overall sourcing and contracting strategy; and drive strategic sourcing efficiency through implementation of best practices
• Understand and analyze commodities and global sourcing and contracting strategies; and ensure alignment of enterprise sourcing and contracting efforts, enterprise supply chain strategies with major technology vendors, and applicable business owner/commodity area strategies in accordance with overall business and financial goals
• Develop relationships with applicable stakeholders and suppliers, including executive level individuals, across the enterprise to drive support of the sourcing and procurement value proposition, consistent, high-quality delivery of procurement programs, and sourcing and contracting initiatives
• Evaluate supplier consolidation strategies, opportunities to leverage supplier spend (including, but not limited to, re-sourcing and re-negotiation of on-going supplier relationships), and cost savings opportunities; participate in vendor selection and competitive bidding strategy (e.g., RFPs, renegotiations, eSourcing) and leverage Ariba platform (Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing and Contracting) to drive process efficiencies and reduce costs; make appropriate recommendations; and execute and maintain the same

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:

• 3+ years contract drafting and negotiation experience
• 3+ years of progressive experience in executing market-leading sourcing strategies, leading sourcing projects and /or working in cross-functional procurement team
• Solid proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Copilot
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi-tasking environment
• Proven capability in navigating complex challenges using data-driven analysis, thoughtful alternatives, open-minded evaluation, and well-reasoned strategic planning
• Proven solid organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Proven ability to concisely articulate positions and persuade leaders from various levels of business and procurement leadership
• Proven solid analytical skills (effectively support decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem-solving skills
• If located near Eden Prairie, MN, you will be asked to perform this role in an office setting on average of 4 days per week
• Unless an approved UHG telecommuter, if located near Eden Prairie, MN, you will be asked to perform this role in an office setting on average of 4 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of financial services and multiple payment methodologies

*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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
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.