Sr. Analyst, Supplier Management - Minnetonka, MN

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)

The Sr. Analyst, Supplier Management (Sourcing & Procurement Consultant) will be a dynamic member of the Enterprise Supplier Risk & Performance Management team at UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health care companies in the world. We're doing everything in our power to make health care work better for everyone. Join us on the Enterprise Supplier Risk & Performance Management Team to work in a dynamic role with the opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

This role will work cross-functionally to build relationships across the Enterprise, developing a deep understanding of both the evolving supplier management practices of the organization as well as the business areas and categories supported. This role will provide the Enterprise with centralized risk and performance management services. Successful candidates will demonstrate the required qualifications below, as well as thrive in a collaborative working environment, with enthusiasm and motivation to always exceed the expectations of our customers, members, and business partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute supplier risk and performance management framework, ensuring risk identification, risk mitigation, contract compliance and performance standards are achieved throughout the supplier lifecycle, including, but not limited to:

- Facilitate data integrity within sourcing and procurement tools and systems, e.g. validate accuracy of supplier records and identified risks
- Research and analyze supplier contracts in various systems of record; accurately document and clearly articulate contract-related information and next actions
- Monitor supplier compliance to both risk and performance contractual obligations, including up-to-date certifications and documentation in systems of record
- Proactively identify supplier issues and collaboratively drive issues to resolution
- Conduct or actively participate in Periodic Business Reviews with suppliers and various internal stakeholders
- Initiate and manage responses to questionnaire requests to suppliers. Influence and assist suppliers in the completion of questionnaires and risk mitigation requirements

• Influence, educate and drive accountability with business stakeholders and suppliers for performance and risk compliance, ensuring adherence to policies, standards, and procedures
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Category Managers, business stakeholders, business Supplier Management Offices and suppliers, driving and delivering results through agreed upon strategies

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:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in compliance, operations, procurement, risk management or supplier management
• Intermediate or higher skill level with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence behavior through effective written and oral communications with strong presentation skills
• You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting or other company location, 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:

• 4+ years of experience in compliance, risk management or supplier management
• Ariba, PeopleSoft and eGRC / RSA Archer experience
• Team-orientated
• Demonstrate process focus and ability to independently navigate and resolve complex issues
• Organized, exceptional attention to detail and adherence to timelines

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 7, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

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)

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: Sourcing & Procurement Consultant, Supplier Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier, Vendor, Compliance, Risk, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota