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.
The Advisory Services, Supply Chain Sr. Consultant serves as a strategic advisor and project lead for healthcare clients, focusing on driving cost savings, operational improvements, and supply chain transformation. This client-facing role is hands-on, managing workstreams from analysis through execution while collaborating closely with hospital leads, supply chain teams, and clinical stakeholders.
The Senior Consultant plays a critical role in delivering measurable results across areas such as strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract optimization, value analysis, and process improvement. The position also supports internal initiatives, peer knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of consulting methodologies.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Client Delivery & Project Execution:
Respond to client requests and manage deliverables for supply chain managed services engagements, ensuring timely execution and high service quality in alignment with contractual obligations
Develop and deliver clear, concise updates to leaders at hospital client sites and internal leadership teams
Conduct spend analysis, supplier negotiations, contract optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings
Drive sourcing initiatives and engage directly with suppliers, vendors, and GPOs to optimize client outcomes
Support governance, value analysis, and physician alignment efforts
Deliver executive-level presentations summarizing findings, financial impacts, and recommended actions
Monitor progress toward savings targets, manage project plans, and provide status updates to clients and leadership
Internal Collaboration & Methodology Support
Contribute to refining internal tools, frameworks, and consulting methodologies based on field experience and client feedback
Participate in peer knowledge sharing, case study development, and lessons-learned sessions to strengthen team capabilities
Support internal training initiatives and act as a resource to junior team members, offering expertise as a peer
Assist with internal strategic projects, thought leadership, and operational improvement efforts
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 healthcare supply chain experience in consulting, hospital operations, GPOs, or supplier roles handling spend analysis, supplier negotiations, contract optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings
2+ years of proven experience leading healthcare supply chain cost savings initiatives, including sourcing and supplier negotiation.
Proven solid analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
Ability to develop executive-level presentations and deliver complex information clearly to C-suite audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, workstreams, and client relationships simultaneously
Ability to be comfortable navigating healthcare supply chain data, contracts, and supplier dynamics
Willingness to travel up to 75% for client or internal meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Process Improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
Experience leading complex supply chain transformation engagements within hospitals
Experience revamping supply chain methodology and evaluation frameworks
Demonstrated familiarity with value analysis, physician preference items (PPI), purchased services, and GPO alignment
Experience working with ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, Infor) or supply chain analytics platforms
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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.
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.
