**Location:** This position will work in a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations. The **Strategic Sourcing Manager (Technology)** plays a critical role by leading the execution and implementation of high-value, complex Technology Sourcing and contracting initiatives. This role demands a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, private and public cloud environments, various IT technologies, strategic sourcing best practices, and strong legal acumen to navigate contractual changes effectively. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** Your expertise in sourcing technology infrastructure, hardware, cloud, and software will ensure compliance with sourcing standards while providing exceptional experiences for internal clients. You will source innovative solutions using your functional and technical expertise to address challenging business and customer issues. Furthermore, you will shape Elevance Health’s digital transformation by sourcing technology solutions aligned with strategic roadmaps and delivery plans, building relationships with senior customer executives, and mentoring junior colleagues. Additionally, you will lead initiatives like category strategies and TCO analyses. **_How you will make an impact:_** As part of a team of sourcing experts, you will drive high-impact strategic sourcing events across the organization’s critical technology categories. You will use your extensive expertise in technology categories to co-create and execute sourcing events with business unit stakeholders, implementing innovative strategies for complex, high-value technology purchases. You will also be responsible for crafting creative sourcing strategies and contractual solutions, aiming to deliver top-tier products and services while protecting the organization from risk. This role is also integral to the company’s Procurement transformation, a strategic initiative to streamline and simplify sourcing processes, offering a unique chance to evolve Elevance Health’s Procurement practices and redefine team functions. + 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:** + MBA or other advanced degree preferred. + CPM preferred. + A minimum of 8+ years in a professional business environment with at least five years of relevant sourcing experience preferred. + Possess deep strategic sourcing knowledge across standard technology categories to drive exceptional sourcing strategies. + Extensive experience in sourcing steps and processes, such as conducting spend analysis, total cost of ownership/cost breakdown analysis, and developing sourcing strategies + Proficiency in negotiating, business case development, and mapping product/service requirements and features + Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, along with the ability to articulate creative solutions quickly. + Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time, handle multiple priorities, and navigate ambiguous situations. + Experience with technology solutions that digitize and automate sourcing processes + Experience in procurement transformation within a global organization is highly valued. + Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. _For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $94,000 to $162,150_ _Location: California_ _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. 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. 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 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.