Shiva Kumar Konda
Staff VP, Technology Procurement @Elevance Health (Formerly Anthem)
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WORK HISTORY
Staff VP, Technology Procurement @Elevance Health (Formerly Anthem)
Boston, MA, US
I currently lead the Technology Sourcing & Vendor Management, Vendor Risk Management, and Contracts and Regulatory Compliance Support functions among others. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering results in negotiating large, complex contracts while operating within highly matrixed and dynamic organizational environments. I also led the strategic vision (and, currently leading the execution) of the Procurement transformation program, including process improvement, digitalization, and AI-enabled innovation initiatives, which will enhance the department’s velocity and operational efficiency.Staff VP, Anthem Vendor Management Office (AVMO): Apr\'18 - Mar\'23Led the centralization and restructuring of core vendor management functions for Technology (Cloud, Infrastructure, Services, Hardware, Software, Information Security), Health Plan Operations (BPO), Clinical & Cost of Care Programs, and Product / Value-Added Benefits, with a material impact on spend control, compliance adherence and risk management for ~$5B+ in annual spend under management. The Global team of 100+ supported additional functions including supplier diversity, procurement data analytics, contract administration, regulatory & customer audit support, etc.Director, Front-End Shared Services: Aug’15 - Mar’18Built a high-performing services function delivering digitization, data-capture, and processing capabilities to functions across the enterprise. Improved speed-to-market for new client/market onboarding.
EDUCATION
Little Flower Junior College
IPE, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
PGDM, Information Systems, Marketing
Osmania University
BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ABOUT SHIVA KUMAR KONDA
I am a transformation-focused procurement executive who partners with senior leaders to unlock enterprise value through strategic supplier engagement, disciplined governance, and innovation.In my current role, I lead initiatives that align multi-$B in supplier partnerships with business priorities - delivering measurable cost savings, operational resilience, and compliance excellence. My approach combines visionary thinking with executional rigor, ensuring that strategic goals translate into tangible outcomes.I have led large-scale modernization efforts, including AI-enabled contract lifecycle management, automated invoice audits, and multi-vendor transitions. By building trust-based engagement models across Digital, Finance, HR, Compliance and P&L leaders, I drive cross-functional alignment and accelerate speed-to-value.I believe in fostering a culture where ideas thrive under pressure, and where governance is not a constraint but a catalyst for innovation, clarity, and accountability. If you are focused on scaling transformation, driving sustainable growth and mitigating risk, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
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