Associate Director, AI & Cloud Technology Sourcing & Procurement (Enterprise)

Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group is on a mission to help people live healthier lives and improve how health care works for everyone. We’re looking for a strategic sourcing and procurement leader to support our AI, Cloud, and Enterprise Software portfolio and help accelerate innovation across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Lead sourcing and contracting strategies across AI, cloud, enterprise software, and IoT
• Negotiate and execute complex technology agreements, including AI models, platforms, SaaS, and managed services
• Partner closely with business and technology leaders to support fast‑moving, high‑impact initiatives
• Drive supplier lifecycle management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation
• Serve as a trusted advisor and relationship manager to senior stakeholders and strategic vendors
• Support enterprise sourcing efficiency through best practices, benchmarking, and data‑driven decision making

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technology contracting and negotiation
• 3+ years supporting software, cloud, or technology sourcing/procurement
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner at senior levels
• Proven experience navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder environments
• AI experience preferred; cloud or enterprise software experience strongly valued

Preferred Qualification:

• Direct AI experience preferred; cloud technology experience strongly valued if AI experience is limited; otherwise strong enterprise software experience

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. P ay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.