Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking for an innovative Procurement Analyst who will be responsible for managing software procurement requests from global users ,supporting the development of key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic overview of project procurement management activities and ensuring that purchasing contracts and arrangements are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal requirements, project requirements, and business policies and procedure preparing reports & maintaining an updated record of all the Procurements.

Our Software Procurement Analyst will work with software requestors as needed to acquire additional or missing information for their requests. They should specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all software’s, as required by the company. Support in preparing reports & maintaining an updated record of all the procurements.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand standard Sourcing practices and techniques and work independently with suppliers to meet the business requirement and applicable terms & conditions. Should understand basic use of Software’s for researching software licensing models, product use rights and licensing metrics/entitlements as needed
• Creating and maintaining software vendor information in the procurement system
• Partner with software vendors for quoting software, providing POs for procurement requests and invoice processing
• Independently work with suppliers to providing clarifications to vendors on business requirements
• Supports in development of Procurement & Sourcing strategies that are inventive and cost-effective by working with Category Team to identify internal business need
• Facilitate monthly software maintenance renewals with internal business owners and vendors
• Understand Negotiation strategies with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Reviewing & conducting research on existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility and determine which vendors offer the best pricing and product quality
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
• Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (for example, suppliers, category managers, legal, finance, accounting) to ensure clarification of requirement
• Developing supplier relationships
• Stakeholder Management: Manages multiple project initiatives for sourcing to achieve desired results by ensuring understanding of scope of work; organizing timelines and deliverables
• Evaluating current vendor management programs and identifying ways to improve them

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: 

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 5 years of professional experience in a Software Procurement or related procurement role
• 3 years of experience in software procurement or a related procurement role to ensure the candidate understands the Procurement lifecycle
• 2 years of experience working in an IT-related role or in a procurement role that involves substantial interaction with S/Products or technologies

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with ERP & Service Management Tools (i.e., Service Now)

Soft Skills: 

• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively as well as demonstrate exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal stakeholders & vendors

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C Residents Only:The hourly range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.Cresidents is $58,300 to $114,300 per year.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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