Sourcing Procurement Analyst

This position is Remote in Ohio and Indiana. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Sourcing Procurement Analyst to join our team in Indiana OR Ohio. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Sourcing Procurement Analyst 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. Typically oversees development of broad internal policies and strategies, specific parameters for procurement, vendor selection and negotiation.

This position is full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm.

We offer 3-4 weeks of on-the-job training. Some training onsite - 1 week onsite at 13000 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies that maximize operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the entire supply chain that promotes LEAN methods in all process improvement undertakings
• Ensure that all sourcing and procurement activities support and are aligned with supply chain strategies
• Establish roles/responsibilities with stakeholders
• Support/manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate demand forecasts and budgets
• Understand and drive new customer requirements
• Drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the enterprise
• Perform needs analysis/gather business requirements
• Understand/analyze the applicable market
• Implement and manage new Procure-to-pay system
• Ensure adherence to applicable business standards and requirements
• Coordinate and lead vendor visits
• Manage contract documents
• Utilize contract management systems
• Ensure alignment with business and financial goals
• Presales consulting - buyer assistance
• Program management
• Identify and evaluate regulations that impact vendor oversight
• Set vendor management standards
• Develop and monitor vendor management performance plans
• Develop and ensure compliance with vendor management regulatory and contractual compliance plans
• Reporting
• Analytics
• Technology/tools assessment, implementation and management
• Cost-saving activities
• Coordination of Sourcing and Procurement communications (internal/external)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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 equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 3+ years of experience working in purchasing / procurement or a clinical environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to travel 10% to different sites on a monthly basis
• Ability to work full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in purchasing or procurement for a healthcare organization
• Experience with procure-to-pay software

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within Ohio and Indiana
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 - $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.