Location: Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model (virtual and in-office) with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration, community, and connection. This includes remote work and 1-2 days in office per week. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting indirect Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. The Elevance Health Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Team manages a portfolio of member and client facing solutions across the enterprise as well as intercompany agreements within the organization. This position is part of Elevance Health’s Global Supply Chain Team and will support the execution and implementation of one or more sub-category sourcing strategies. In addition, this role will focus on working directly to understand and support the Carelon and Anthem Sales teams during the Sales bid process.How You Will Make an ImpactPrimary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Executes standardized strategic sourcing processes for assigned sub-categories.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers for sub-categories.
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.
Complete data analysis and data validation.
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:
MBA preferred. CPM preferred.
Interest in Strategic Indirect Sourcing/Supply Chain, Supplier Diversity and Sales Processes is preferred.
Solid time management and organizational skills. Ability to balance tasks and multiple competing priorities is preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by positive interactions with coworkers, management, clients and vendors.
Team Collaboration Skills: Works effectively and collaboratively with other team members to accomplish mutual goals.
Professional with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Detail Oriented: Attention to detail and thorough, delivering final work product with polish.
Customer service mentality is preferred.
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $103,400 to $169,200.Locations: California; Colorado; New YorkIn 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.Who We AreElevance 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 WorkAt 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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.