[Remote] Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director - Eden Prairie, MN or Remote

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-31

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. As the Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director, you will lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across various product categories, focusing on business process applications and indirect technology spend commodities.

Develop, lead, and execute category management plans, competitive events, deal analysis, and complex negotiations for multiple categories
Support the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing through contracting, including pipeline management, in accordance with category strategy
Review, develop, redline, and negotiate complex third-party vendor contracts, including Master Software as a Service Agreements (SaaS), Statements of Work (SOWs), Orders, and amendments in cooperation with legal, internal stakeholders, and external business partners
Develop impactful service level agreements (SLAs) or key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with enterprise standards, stakeholders requirements, and category strategy
Rationalize suppliers within multiple categories to drive alignment of enterprise supply chain strategies with targeted technology vendors
Develop solid working relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers within the portfolio to support business objectives, revenue growth opportunities, supplier innovation, and expense reductions
Support broader initiatives across the Sourcing & Procurement team to aid in execution of supplier performance management, inclusion & diversity, and sourcing processes

5+ years of progressive experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in cross-functional team environment
5+ years of experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and statements of work
High impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi-tasking environment
Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous situations using facts, alternatives identification, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior leadership
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute plans when directed
Ability to concisely articulate positions and garner support quickly from various levels of leadership
Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
CPSM, CPM or equivalent certification
MBA or JD
5+ years of experience of negotiating complex deals, developing and leading RFx projects, including use of eRFx tools or relevant sell-side negotiation experience
Solid understanding of RCM and IT Software
Knowledge of e-Procurement tools; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems)
Solid analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem solving skills
Superior organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

UnitedHealth Group is a medical insurance company that offers health technology, patient checkups, and pharmacy services. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/.

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