Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Join CVS Health’s Enterprise Procurement team and help shape the future of IT sourcing for one of the nation’s leading healthcare companies. As a Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing within our IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Procurement team, you’ll play a critical role in driving cost optimization, supplier innovation, and strategic partnerships across CVS Health’s technology infrastructure. This is an opportunity to influence decisions that impact millions of customers and employees while managing high-value sourcing initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do: Manage complex, high-impact sourcing events for IT infrastructure categories, including: Data Center & Network Services Servers, Laptops & PCs Telephony & Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) Develop category strategies and pipelines in collaboration with senior leadership. Negotiate and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and value. Analyze market trends and vendor proposals to inform award decisions. Present strategic recommendations to procurement and business leaders. Mentor and guide sourcing analysts to ensure successful execution of RFx events. Why This Role Matters You’ll manage sourcing within a $4B annual indirect spend portfolio, supporting critical business units like Retail, PBM, Insurance, and Specialty/Clinical. Your work will directly impact CVS Health’s ability to deliver innovative, cost-effective technology solutions across the enterprise. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders and gain exposure to enterprise-level decision-making.
Requirements
- 3–5 years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields.
- 15% travel
- In office 2X a week in either Hartford-CT, Cumberland-RI, or Buffalo Grove-IL
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Vendor management and consolidation experience.
- Intellectual curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, and strategic thinking.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Experience with e-sourcing platforms (Ariba preferred) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex, high-impact sourcing events for IT infrastructure categories, including: Data Center & Network Services Servers, Laptops & PCs Telephony & Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
- Develop category strategies and pipelines in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Negotiate and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and value.
- Analyze market trends and vendor proposals to inform award decisions.
- Present strategic recommendations to procurement and business leaders.
- Mentor and guide sourcing analysts to ensure successful execution of RFx events.
Benefits
- Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
- No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
- Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
