Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship. The   Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology   will be responsible for supporting procurement, and responsible for the execution and implementation of one or more sub-category sourcing strategies. How you will make an impact: Executes standardized strategic sourcing processes for assigned sub-categories. Executes standardized strategic sourcing processes for assigned sub-categories (AI/Software Engineering Services. 2. Software/SaaS). Focuses on cost savings. Participates in cross-enterprise commodity teams for sub-categories and aggressively tracks and improves non-compliance preferred supplier(s). Participates in fact-based negotiations and executes contracts utilizing approved terms and conditions. Implements sourcing recommendations and develops and manages e-procurement catalog content. Aggressively monitors, tracks and reports supplier compliance and performance benefits.

Requires a BA/BS; 8 years of experience in sourcing/supplier selection with at least 6 years experience with negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Technical background is a plus. MBA preferred. CPM preferred. Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: PUR > Sourcing Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.