The Tech Procurement Specialist II , is responsible for following through on service desk tickets to support effective, IT-wide purchasing of services, hardware, software, licensing, and other IT supplies to maximize cost efficiencies, price leverage and quality, while also identifying potential risk to the organization.

Youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* or work onsite as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Procurement Lead in executing strategies that maximize procurement efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the IT supply chain.

• Ensure that all sourcing and procurement activities support and are aligned with IT supply chain strategies, regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Strong understanding of IT operations and their related dependencies for executing our contracts successfully.

• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to applicable business standards and requirements.

• Work closely with other procurement team members to complete service desk tickets timely and effectively.

• Manage invoice processing, approvals, audits and assist with budget management

• Manage purchases from estimate, through requisition to PO.

• Provide feedback requested for vendor management standards, as well as develop and monitor vendor management performance plans.

• Identify technology and tools to assist with procurement operations.

• Assist with the coordination of sourcing and procurement communications, both internal and external.

• Develop and maintain processes and contacts for procurement team

Youll 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 Qualificatons:

• Bachelors degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Project Management or other related field or equivalent combination of education, experience and/or applicable military experience

• 1+ years of procurement, vendor management and supply chain management

• Previous experience with a ticketing system, working knowledge of an organizations infrastructure

• Demonstrated successful implementation of large-scale initiatives.

• Must be able to understand complex business processes that cross multiple operational units.

• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills

• Ability to develop procedures and maintain accurate detailed record

• Proficient Microsoft Software Suite skills

• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using theProtectWellmobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of ITIL or other ITSM related framework or discipline experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be detail-oriented and well organized

• Must demonstrate commitment to solving user problems

• Ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment

• National Career Readiness Certificate

UnitedHealth Group is an essential business. The health and safety of our team members is our highest priority, so we are taking a science driven approach to slowly welcome and transition some of our workforce back to the office with many safety protocols in place. We continue to monitor and assess before we confirm the return of each wave, paying specific attention to geography-specific trends. At this time, 90% of our non-clinical workforce transitioned to a work at home (remote) status. We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our 325,000 team members and their families, providing them with resources and support as they continue to serve the members, patients and customers who depend on us.

You can learn more about all we are doing to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities: click here (https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/addressing-covid.html) .

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $25.63 to $45.72. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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