Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology
@ Elevance HealthStrategic Sourcing Manager - Technology
About the job
The company focuses on strategic sourcing for technology, including AI and SaaS, supporting procurement, negotiations, and supplier management to optimize costs and performance.
Requirements
- 8 years sourcing/supplier selection
- 6 years negotiation experience
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- Experience with contracts
- E-procurement management
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree
- Experience in sourcing
- Negotiation skills
- Cross-enterprise collaboration
Full job description
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.
Minimum Requirements:
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.