Sourcing Procurement Analyst

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. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week.

Opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family of business. We're dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process. With offices in La Crosse, Wis., a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the country, we have a variety of rewarding career opportunities for you. Elevate your career as you help us create a healthier tomorrow for everyone and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position falls within the Sourcing and Procurement Department of the Real Estate Services Team. The role is responsible for tracking, maintaining, and optimizing medical and non-medical assets across care delivery sites. It supports accounting, procurement, and deployment of new equipment and ensures regulatory and safety compliance within OSHA guidelines. It supports quality audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and vendor performance management. The role works closely with clinical and facilities teams to minimize equipment downtime, ensure equipment availability for patient care, and assist with investigations related to equipment performance or calibration nonconformances.

This position is full-time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6:30am - 3:30pm MST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be 6:30am - 3:30pm MST. Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

Asset Management Key Responsibilities

1. Asset Tracking & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of all medical and non-medical assets, including acquisition dates, locations, maintenance schedules, and disposal timelines.
• Use asset management software (Nuvolo) to log and update equipment data.
• Conduct routine inventory audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy.

2. Maintenance & Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with clinical engineering, IT, or facilities teams.
• Track warranty, service contracts, and vendor support for critical assets.
• Recommend asset replacement or upgrades based on usage data, reliability, and cost-benefit analysis.

3. Procurement & Deployment

• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to forecast and fulfill asset needs for care delivery sites.
• Support the setup and deployment of new equipment at clinics or care sites.
• Ensure assets are compliant with relevant regulatory and safety standards (ie., OSHA).

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Generate reports on asset utilization, downtime, and costs to inform operational decisions.
• Provide insights to optimize asset allocation across care delivery sites.
• Assist in budget planning by projecting asset replacement and maintenance costs.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical leaders, facilities, IT, and procurement teams to ensure alignment between operational needs and asset management processes.
• Support onboarding and training of staff on equipment use and tracking protocols.

Calibration Management Responsibilities

1. Calibration Program Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive calibration management program for all applicable clinical and support equipment.
• Maintain calibration schedules to ensure all devices meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate calibration activities with external service providers.

2. Equipment Tracking & Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date calibration records in asset management system (ServiceNow).
• Ensure traceability of calibration data, certificates, and test results.
• Prepare and present calibration status reports and audit-ready documentation.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Support quality audits by providing documentation and technical clarification related to calibration activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance calibration accuracy, turnaround times, and compliance rates.

4. Vendor & Service Management

• Evaluate and manage calibration service vendors for performance, cost, and compliance.
• Review vendor calibration certificates to verify accuracy and traceability.
• Coordinate calibration schedules to minimize clinical downtime and disruption.

5. Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with clinical teams and facilities to ensure equipment availability for patient care.
• Support investigations of equipment performance issues or calibration-related nonconformances.

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
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 3+ years Logistic experience, healthcare experience, and / or military experience
• 1+ years of experience in billing, invoicing, and working directly with vendors
• 1+ years experience utilizing ServiceNow
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, formulas)
• Comfortable with domestic travel up to 10%
• Ability to work full-time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6:30am - 3:30pm MST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

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

*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 $48,700 - $87,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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