Associate Director, Sourcing and Procurement - Telecommuting - Full-time / Part-time

• Provide consulting services to UnitedHealth Group's Amil business located in Brazil as relates to:




• Sourcing strategies


• Negotiation strategies and execution


• Contract terms and conditions


• Supplier rationalization and consolidation


• Supply chain management 


• Supplier management


• Proactively identify emerging opportunities and to translate into sourcing strategies and action plans


• Independently lead and develop analysis to identify and quantify savings and leveraging opportunities


• Develop a category management approach within key identified commodity areas


• Define key business requirements in collaboration with business owners and other stakeholders


• Develop value-added supplier partnerships that will minimize cost and risk while maximizing quality and value


• Provide guidance and coaching on contract terms and conditions and related negotiating strategies 


• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders


• Fosters/maintains Amil working relationships


• Influence key stakeholders and decision makers to deliver maximum value while mitigating risk


• Accountability for assigned projects


• Recommends project strategies and benefit targets


• Leads project execution and negotiations in collaboration with Amil Compras team


• Negotiate pricing, value adds, service level agreements (SLA's) and other business terms


• Co-owner for key vendor relationships


• Collaborates with UnitedHealth Group Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement (ES&P) resources and utilizes available SMEs and preferred vendor relationships


• Leads analysis of supply chain effectiveness


• Take direction from, and collaborate with, other ES&P resources engaged in providing similar consulting services to Amil


• Create project plans, as appropriate, to manage and execute identified initiatives


• Conduct supplier market research and spend analysis as needed


• Develops and manages change requirements and strategies


• Contribute to the development of cost reduction plans and assume responsibility for meeting or exceeding the established goals


• Ensure compliance with all government regulations and internal policies and procedures


• Partner with internal ES&P staff to deliver effective reporting as required

• Business or related undergraduate degree. MBA a plus.


• 6+ years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation and Contract Management and Drafting experience required.


• Demonstrated ability to manage, lead and influence individuals to achieve targeted, positive outcomes and results required.


• Contract development, negotiation and category management experience required.


• Demonstrated competitive sourcing (RFx) development and management experience required.


• Demonstrated strong negotiating and contract drafting skills required.


• Knowledge of the healthcare industry preferred.


• Experience in a broad set of product and service commodity categories desirable, with specific healthcare or hospitable procurement a plus.


• Experience with both domestic and international sourcing, procurement and contracting a plus.


• Ability to work with multiple internal stakeholders across different geographies.


• Demonstrated ability to achieve targeted, positive outcomes and results.


• Ability to manage and influence change.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Must demonstrate the ability to independently lead and manage multiple projects and tasks, and effectively prioritize work.


• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


• Strong organizational skills and time management.


• Experience with MS Office required.


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  Willingness and ability to learn some Portuguese language.


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  International travel to Brazil for 1-2 weeks approximately 3-6 times per year


• Experience with Ariba and PeopleSoft a plus.


• Ability to speak, or learn to speak some Portuguese a major plus.  

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.



Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.



Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.



Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.