Strategic Sourcing Consultant

Elevance Health • Mesa, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Consultant will be responsible for supporting Procurement. Responsible for the execution and implementation of traditional, less complex sub-category sourcing strategies and ad-hoc sourcing. 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. 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.

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.
• MS Office experience preferred; intermediate Excel experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs
• medical, dental, vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level