Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. Job title Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading IT sourcing initiatives with a focus on cloud, AI, and procurement transformation. This role supports enterprise tech projects, cloud migrations, and innovation-driven sourcing efforts. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is also responsible for the execution and implementation of traditional, less complex sub-category sourcing strategies and ad-hoc sourcing. How you will make an impact Lead sourcing and negotiations for IT categories (cloud, software, infrastructure). Manage contracting for cloud and AI vendors (e.g., GCP, Oracle, Codeium, Glean, HippocraticAI). Support enterprise initiatives (e.g., CarelonRx, tech innovation, cloud marketplace optimization). Drive Procurement's AI-led transformation, including iCertis CLM and Spark Prompt Library. Conduct training, provide guidance to peers, and support process improvements. Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals and ensure compliance. Deliver cost savings through competitive sourcing and vendor management. Design and develop data capturing and reporting approaches as well as identifying possible areas of opportunity for expense management improvement. Define current workflow, performance metrics, relationships among commodities and processes. Execute standardized strategic sourcing processes for assigned sub-categories. Monitor, track, and report supplier compliance and performance benefits. Qualifications 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 MBA preferred. CPM preferred. 5+ years' experience in IT sourcing/procurement strongly preferred. Experience with cloud, AI, and strategic sourcing negotiations strongly preferred. Experience with cloud platforms Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud strongly preferred. Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT and/or Spark strongly preferred. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills preferred. Familiarity with tools like Ariba, iCertis, and contract lifecycle processes preferred. Healthcare or enterprise tech sourcing experience is a plus. Compensation and Location For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $106,304 to $173,952. Locations: California Rewards and Workplace Info In addition to your salary, Elevance Health 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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company\'s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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. Company info 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. We are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy and foster personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture and are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager. Specific onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, unless an acceptable exemption is provided. Elevance Health will follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function General Business, Information Technology, and Purchasing Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Professional Services We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevance Health