Senior Category Manager

CVS Health • Woonsocket, RI

23h • $82,940 - $182,549 • 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. Role Summary The Senior Category Manager (IC) leads complex sourcing initiatives and enterprise-level category strategies across Enterprise Operations, including Facilities, Construction, Loss Prevention, Architecture & Engineering, Logistics/Transportation, Distribution Center Operations, and Supply Chain Innovation, and related operational services. Enterprise Procurement resides within Finance – Global Business Services and manages >$9B in annual indirect spend across Retail, PBM, Insurance, Specialty, Clinical, and Corporate. This role is Hybrid at Woonsocket, RI location (2-3 days in office) & requires travel up to 15% for supplier meetings and site visits.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience related to Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, or Project Management.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ariba.
• Experience in Enterprise Operations categories.
• CPSM, CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain category strategies and sourcing pipeline.
• Lead complex RFx and negotiations.
• Conduct total-cost negotiations.
• Lead supplier performance routines.
• Serve as trusted advisor to operations leaders.
• Leverage Ariba sourcing/contracting tools.

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: Senior