IT/Cloud Strategic Sourcing Manager

IT/Cloud Strategic Sourcing ManagerThis 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 RequirementsRequires 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.