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Assistant Manager Strategic Sourcing

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Full-Time Employee

Job Location

Hyderabad/Bangalore/Gurugram

Requirement Level

Assistant Manager

Hiring Manager

Associate Director-Strategic Sourcing

Primary Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Contract & Commercial Negotiations, RFX’s, Demand Management, Stakeholder & Supplier relationship & Procurement

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Corp Strategic Sourcing IT

Individual Contributor /People Manager

Individual Contributor

ABOUT ELEVANCE HEALTH

Elevance Health is a leading health company in America dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler.  It is the largest managed health care company in the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association serving more than 112 million individuals across 14 states.

A regular in Fortune 500 list, Elevance Health ranked 18 in 2026. Gail Boudreaux, President and CEO of Elevance Health has been a consistent name in the Fortune list of most powerful women and currently holds 81st rank on this list.

ABOUT CARELON GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Carelon Global Solutions (CGS) is a healthcare solutions company that is simplifying complex operational processes to improve the health of the healthcare system.

Previously known as Legato Health Technologies, Carelon Global Solutions (hereinafter, CGS) underwent a name change and joined the Carelon family of brands in January 2023, as a fully owned subsidiary of Elevance Health (Previously Anthem Inc.). CGS brings together a global team of like-minded innovators who manage and optimize operational processes for health plans as well as providers.

Our brightest minds housed across our global headquarters in Indianapolis as well as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Gurugram in India, Manila in the Philippines, Limerick in Ireland and San Juan in Puerto Rico bring with them innovative capabilities and an unmatched depth of experience. This global team uniquely positions CGS to enable scalable, next-generation platforms and specialized digital tools that make healthcare operations more practical, effective and efficient.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

Our Mission: Improving Lives and Communities. Simplifying Healthcare. Expecting More.
Our Values: Leadership | Community | Integrity | Agility | Diversity

JOB POSITION

• Carelon Global Solutions India is seeking for a Assistant Manager Strategic Sourcing who leads end-to-end sourcing and category management across IT Services and Software, including RFx execution, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contracting, supplier governance and value realization.

• Serve as a trusted advisor while enabling responsible adoption of AI and automation in procurement. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop and execute IT Services and Software Strategic Sourcing of the category strategies aligned with business, technology, financial and risk priorities. 
• Drive the complete RFx lifecycle: requirements, market assessment, RFI/RFP/RFQ development, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, approvals, contracting and implementation support. 
• Lead sourcing for consulting, professional services, staff augmentation, managed services, applications, infrastructure, cloud, enterprise software, SaaS, licensing, maintenance and support. 
• Negotiate Master Services Agreements, Master License Agreements, software/SaaS agreements, SOWs, Work Orders, amendments and renewals with Legal and applicable control functions. 
• Perform spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking, cost modelling, should-cost and TCO assessments; deliver savings, flexibility, risk reduction and measurable value. 
• Evaluate rate cards, delivery models, productivity commitments, licensing metrics, usage rights, price protections, service credits, termination and transition provisions. 
• Coordinate supplier due diligence and compliance across procurement, security, privacy, risk, regulatory and governance requirements. 
• Explore and integrate AI and automation for market intelligence, spend analysis, RFx content, supplier evaluation, contract review, negotiation preparation and reporting, with security, privacy, compliance and human oversight. 
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments, benefits and risks; maintain accurate approvals, contracts, supplier records and value tracking.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT, Engineering or related field. 
• Master's degree or CIPS, CPSM, CPM, PMP or Six Sigma preferred. 
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to e-sourcing, CLM, ERP, analytics or AI tools desirable. 

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management or contract negotiation. 
• 5+ years supporting IT Services, Software, SaaS, cloud, managed services or technology consulting. 
• Proven ownership of complex RFx initiatives and Master Agreement, software/SaaS, SOW and renewal negotiations. 
• Experience in pricing models, licensing, spend analysis, benchmarking, cost modelling and TCO. 
• Global or regulated-industry experience preferred; flexibility to collaborate with US stakeholders
• Ready to work for 2.00 PM Shift

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• End-to-end RFx and category management 
• IT Services and Software commercial models 
• Complex contracting and negotiation 
• Cost modelling, benchmarking and TCO 
• Supplier governance, due diligence and risk 
• AI and automation in procurement 
• Stakeholder influence and executive communication 
• Strategic thinking, integrity and accountability 

THE CARELON PROMISE

Aligning with our brand belief of ‘limitless minds are our biggest asset’, we offer a world of limitless opportunities to our associates.

It is our strong belief that one is committed to a role when it is not just what the role entails, but also what lies in its periphery that completes the value circle for an associate.

This world of limitless opportunities thrives in an environment that fosters growth and well-being, and gives you purpose and the feeling of belonging.

LIFE @ CARELON

• Extensive focus on learning and development
• An inspiring culture built on innovation, creativity, and freedom.
• Holistic well-being
• Our culture and initiatives are underpinned by diversity, equity and inclusion
• Varied opportunities for rewards and recognitions
• Competitive health and medical insurance coverage
• Best-in-class amenities and workspaces
• Policies designed with associates at the center.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Carelon Global Solutions is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our inclusive culture empowers Carelon Global Solutions to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, but we also celebrate the diverse ways we work.

If you have a disability and need accommodation such as an interpreter or a different interview format, please ask for the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

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