Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. 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
• 5+ years working experience
• This hybrid does not support sponsorship.

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.

What This Job Offers

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