Director of Sourcing and Procurement (Information Technology Services

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.(sm)
UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement leader to provide effective, organization-wide strategic planning, sourcing and purchasing of Information Technology services and products in order to align with the diverse goals of a broad base of IT and Business stake holders. This work most often impacts a large business unit, or multiple markets / sites.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective, organization-wide strategic planning, sourcing and purchasing of Information Technology services, materials and supplies in order to align to the diverse goals of a broad base of stake holders
• Develop and execute technology category strategies for a function or discipline that spans a large business unit or multiple markets / sites and maximizes operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the entire supply chain
• Establish strategy and manage the competitive bidding/vendor selection process
• Negotiate and drive negotiations for legal and business terms and conditions for IT products / services and pricing
• Understand and align with the evolving technology market conditions and capabilities to meet business requirements while still maximizing cost efficiencies, price leverage and quality while identifying and adhering to vendor contract and enterprise risk policies to mitigate risk to the organization
• Support / manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and multiple levels of management
• Evaluate demand forecasts and budgets
• Understand how new customer requirements align with current portfolio strategies to drive consistency and efficiently meet requirements
• Drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the enterprise
• Oversee development and execution of broad internal policies and strategies, specific parameters for procurement, vendor selection and negotiation
• Provide leadership to and is accountable for specific, measurable goals and the performance and direction of employees through multiple layers of management and senior level professional staff.
• Direct others to resolve business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines and has experience working with senior level leaders

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience including years as a direct people leader
• Experience working with senior level executives
• You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting, however, may be required to work from home temporarily due to space limitations
• Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or MBA
• Technology sourcing and procurement experience

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 7 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)
Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $110,200 to $211,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In 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 workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords: Director of Sourcing and Procurement, Information Technology Services and Products, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota, Telecommute, Remote, Work from Home