Senior Sourcing Procurement Representative

Optum; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services company is seeking a full-time position that allows remote work from anywhere in the U.S. The role involves managing product systems and utilizing Microsoft Excel for operations. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have at least 3 years of experience in Business Operations. Join us to make an impact on health equity and improve care outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Business Operations or equivalent work.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday.
• Experience in a pharmacy environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor product system setup and maintenance.
• Utilize Excel to manage supply days and communicate with facilities.
• Maintain logs for disrupted products and devices.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer on-the-job training. The hours during training will be 8:00am - 4:30pm CST, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing and monitoring product system setup & maintenance
• Monitoring / Maintaining appropriate logs for market disrupted product, medications and devices
• Utilizing Excel spreadsheets to manage days supply and communicate with facilities for operation changes
• Moderate work experience within the Procurement/Purchasing/Sourcing functions
• Some work is completed without established procedures
• Basic tasks are completed without review by others
• Supervision / guidance is required for higher level tasks

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 OR 3+ years of experience in Business Operations
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel in a professional setting
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Procurement/Purchasing/Sourcing experience

Telecommuting Requirements:

• 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.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to multi-task efficiently

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 salary for this role will range from $17.74 - $31.63 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.

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.