Sourcing and Procurement Consultant - Minnetonka, MN or Telecommute
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're
expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all,
in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a
difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your
life's best work.(sm)We are seeking a strategic sourcing
professional with the ability to support best in class sourcing
processes for Enterprise Sourcing and Procurement area. This
position requires the ability to effectively manage competitive
events (RFx) through continuous improvements in a rapidly changing
environment. The ideal candidate will have strong background in
strategic sourcing along with ability to facilitate ongoing
improvements to the end-to-end processes, drive value from sourcing
activities, and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the sourcing
platform. This role requires excellent communication skills within
various levels of the organizations to drive value, report results,
and influence change.Telecommute considered in the U.S. If you are
located in the Minneapolis, MN area, this is a hybrid
in-office/telecommute position. -Primary Responsibilities:
- Support strategic sourcing events, including Request for
Proposals, Request for Information, Auctions
- Project manage sourcing events end-to-end assuming the leading
role in each project as a true subject matter expert of the
sourcing process and tool
- Assume accountability of event timelines and communicate with
all stakeholders regularly
- Provide best in class sourcing experience for suppliers,
category managers, and business stakeholders through excellent
communications, consistent experience, efficient processes, and
value add sourcing activities
- Assist in evaluation of supplier proposals by all internal
stakeholders
- Leverage technical and functional capabilities within the
sourcing platform to support sourcing events, reporting, supplier
experience
- Leverage Outlook and Teams for communication with event
stakeholders
- Collaborate with Supplier Diversity team to ensure diverse
suppliers are included in sourcing events in support of Enterprise
Sourcing & Procurement diversity goalsYou'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:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement or operations
or project management/coordination -
- Experience with process development, process improvements, and
documentation
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Experience interfacing with multiple levels of management
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPointPreferred
Qualifications:
- Contracting & negotiation experience
- Sourcing platform experience
- Background in supplier Sourcing, including Request for
Proposals, Request for Information, AuctionsTo protect the health
and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve,
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers at
UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals: Improve the lives of
others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the
world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to
attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Compassionate.
Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources
and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. We provide an
environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage
you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for
performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm)*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 workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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