Strategic Sourcing Consultant

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. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. 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.

About the role

Responsible for the execution and implementation of traditional, less complex sub-category sourcing strategies and ad-hoc sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Executes standardized strategic sourcing processes for vision, dental and other Medicare and Medicaid product suppliers.
• 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.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS; 5 years of experience in sourcing/supplier selection with at least 3 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 Qualifications

• MBA preferred.
• CPM preferred.
• Dental and/or vision contracting experience in Medicaid or Medicare strongly preferred.
• Ariba experience preferred.
• iCertis experience preferred.
• ServiceNow experience preferred.
• MS Office experience preferred; intermediate Excel experience strongly preferred.

Pay

For candidates working in person or virtually in California, Illinois, New York, or Virginia, the salary range for this specific position is $68,960 to $124,128. The salary offered is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits).
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Merit increases.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs and financial education resources.

Schedule

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. 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.