IT / Cloud Strategic Sourcing Manager

IT / Cloud Strategic Sourcing Manager

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.

The IT / Cloud 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.

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.

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.

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; District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Illinois; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Washington State

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 .

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 Are

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.

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 and Influenza. 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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.