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This group is responsible for effective, organization-wide purchasing of services, materials, and supplies in order to maximize cost efficiencies, price leverage, and quality while also identifying and mitigating risk to the organization.
If you are located in Las Vegas, Nevada, you will have the flexibility to work remotely * as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support and execute Enterprise Supply Chain Strategies
- Develop, Implement and Manage Procurement Programs
- Understanding of contracts, preferred experience with knowledge of negotiations
- Requisition-to-Purchase Order management of products and service
- Support/manage relationships with internal & External stakeholders
- Source and investigate GPO pricing of supplies
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:
- 1+ years of solid customer service experience
- Experience in healthcare
- Basic knowledge of medical healthcare supplies and equipment
- Intermediate knowledge in MS Excel
- Proven problem solving, analytics, and attention to detail skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize daily work to meet deadlines
- Proven ability to negotiate for competitive bidding terms and conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement
- Knowledge and experience with any supply chain applications
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.
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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
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