CVS Health · 2 months ago
Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing
Cumberland-200 Highland Corp
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expCVS Health is a leading healthcare company focused on simplifying health care for individuals and communities. The Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing will manage high-impact sourcing events for IT infrastructure, develop category strategies, and negotiate supplier relationships to optimize costs and drive innovation.
Health CareMedicalPharmaceuticalRetailSales
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
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
Company
CVS Health
CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Joyner
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
Recent News
2026-01-25
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