Associate Director, Sourcing & Procurement - AI, Cloud & Software

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. The Associate Director, Sourcing & Procurement in the AI, Cloud & Software category will complete projects related to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, cloud technologies and infrastructure, enterprise software products and platforms, internet of things (IoT) technologies, co-development and strategic technology agreements, supplier lifecycle management, and platforms and services for secure, scalable enterprise technology adoption. This GL29 individual contributor role requires a self-starter with executive presence, contracting experience, and a foundation in software sourcing and procurement, with AI experience preferred and cloud experience strongly valued.

Requirements

3+ years contract drafting and negotiation experience, particularly technology agreements
3+ years of progressive experience supporting software-related sourcing, contracting or procurement initiatives, including technology sourcing projects and /or work in a cross-functional procurement team
Solid proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Copilot, and AI Productivity tools
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi-tasking environment
Proven capability in navigating complex challenges using data-driven analysis, thoughtful alternatives, open-minded evaluation, and well-reasoned strategic planning
Proven solid organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
Proven ability to concisely articulate positions and persuade leaders from various levels of business and procurement leadership, with strong executive presence
Proven solid analytical skills (effectively support decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and support strategies for multiple technology services; manage supplier performance management programs; and execute sourcing and contracting processes.
Work with business teams to understand and support rapidly changing enterprise technology priorities, including AI and IoT use cases; execute negotiation strategies for contracting and requests for information; benchmark rates, negotiate and execute contract terms and conditions (leveraging UnitedHealth Group’s internal subject matter experts, with accountability for terms, risk mitigation/compliance and internal protocols), and overall pricing strategy; and ensure supplier compliance with contract terms and conditions and pricing.
Execute strategic sourcing initiatives across one or more business segments, including, but not limited to, overall sourcing and contracting strategy; and drive strategic sourcing efficiency through implementation of best practices.
Understand and analyze technology categories and sourcing and contracting strategies; and ensure alignment of enterprise sourcing and contracting efforts, enterprise supply chain strategies with major technology vendors, and applicable business owner/category strategies in accordance with overall business and financial goals.
Develop relationships with applicable stakeholders and suppliers, including executive level individuals, across the enterprise to serve as a dedicated customer relationship manager and supplier lifecycle owner, and to drive consistent, high-quality delivery of procurement programs and sourcing and contracting initiatives for AI, cloud, software and IoT suppliers.
Evaluate supplier consolidation strategies, opportunities to leverage supplier spend (including, but not limited to, re-sourcing and re-negotiation of ongoing supplier relationships), cost savings opportunities and cost-benefit analyses; participate in vendor selection and competitive bidding strategy (e.g., RFPs, renegotiations, eSourcing) and leverage sourcing and contracting tools to drive process efficiencies, reduce costs, support time-to-market and manage enterprise risk.