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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere in the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accuracy of cost of goods in internal systems and ensuring all product purchases are executed under the preferred contract and price

• Collaborate with contract sources including GPOs (Group Purchasing Organization), manufacturers and wholesalers to establish standard cadences and formats for catalog and price updates

• Manage day-to-day relationships with GPO partners including pricing accuracy, cost savings opportunities, and contract attachment and roster issues

• Run reports to identify and correct inaccurate cost of goods in internal systems. Collaborate with accounting team to receive discrepancies between system cost of goods and purchase invoices, research root cause and make appropriate corrections

• Audit all wholesaler purchases daily utilizing proper audit tools for both pharmaceutical and medical-surgical purchases. Research root cause and facilitate correction of data and request credits/rebills

• Develop procedures with suppliers to audit product-level pricing for all Optum Infusion accounts on a regular cadence

• Create and maintain tracking files for all identified price discrepancies and credits/rebills owed to Optum. Drive resolution with suppliers and produce reports/metrics of open and closed issues and dollars recovered

• Ensure proper contract attachment at suppliers for all pharmacy accounts for each contract and pricing source

• Analyze and present opportunities for potential cost of goods reduction

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives by serving as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for assigned areas of responsibility

• Cross-train with team members and provide back-up support as requested

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:

• 3+ years of experience managing supplier relationships

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs

• Proven highly proficient in data analysis and reporting

• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proven to be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or contracting for pharmaceuticals or med/surg supplies preferred

Location :

Remote (Nationwide)

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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.