IT Procurement Category Manager

P32HS Point32Health Services Inc; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Point32Health Services Inc. is seeking an IT Procurement Category Manager to lead vendor management across indirect categories. You will manage contracts, drive cost savings, and oversee performance, with collaboration across legal, security, and business teams.

This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and governance of vendor relationships. Applicants should have 5–8 years in procurement, a BS/BA in a relevant field, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance preferred.
• 5–8 years of procurement and vendor management experience with impact in a corporate setting.
• Experience with category management, vendor management, opportunity diagnostics, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, financial, problem‑solving, organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Advanced Excel, analytics, eSourcing, reverse auctions.
• Knowledge of Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, SaaS/License Agreements.
• Vendor management tools (SRM, Quarterly Business Reviews).

Responsibilities

• Review, modify and negotiate vendor contracts with owners and legal.
• Drive cost savings and maximize value from the vendor base.
• Collaborate with legal, business owners, and security/privacy/compliance teams.
• Coordinate project plans, milestones, and schedules for contractual processes.
• Develop RFI/RFP documents and manage the process, as main vendor contact.
• Synthesize RFI/RFP responses into actionable summaries and scorecards.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Category management

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance

Tools

SRM tools

QBRs

SaaS agreements

Master Service Agreements

Job description

Job Summary

Perform vendor/vendor management activities across Indirect Categories. The IT Procurement Category Manager provides core expertise in the four process domains (i.e., Performance Management, Financial Management, Relationship Management, and Risk Management) in support of sourcing and contract execution lifecycles. The Category Manager is responsible for managing the strategic relationships of vendors with a primary goal of driving outcomes from the vendor base which achieve optimum value for Point32Health, and mitigating future potential risk, while supporting analysis and reporting of vendor performance to the appropriate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review, Modification, Negotiation
  • Work with business owners and the legal department to create and negotiate vendor contracts.
  • Drive meaningful cost savings and extract maximum value from Point32Health vendor base via negotiations on price, service levels, efficiency, payment terms, etc.
  • Collaborate with the Legal Department, business owner, and other impacted departments (Security, Privacy, Compliance, etc.).
• Project Management of Contractual Process
  • Coordinate business, procurement and legal objectives for the business requirement, costs, quality, risk, etc.
  • Prepare and maintain project plans, appropriate milestones, and related schedules.
• Competitive Bidding, Negotiations and Cost Reduction Initiatives
  • Follow all policies and procedures regarding sourcing, selecting, and managing vendors.
  • Develop RFI/RFP documents and manage the process, acting as the main point of contact with vendors and business owners.
  • Synthesize RFI/RFP responses into meaningful, actionable summaries.
  • Build and utilize scorecards for vendor award.
  • Collaborate with Business Owners to recommend the best vendor to meet business needs.
  • Identify and include certified diverse suppliers in all competitive bidding events.
• Vendor Relationships & Performance Measurements
  • Measure and track vendor performance to ensure appropriate service levels are maintained.
  • Provide feedback on performance, seek continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Work with vendors and key stakeholders to manage vendor performance and develop new capabilities.
  • When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive efficient resolution.
  • Identify profit improvement opportunities beyond sourcing.
  • Monitor the market for category leading practices and demand/supply shifts.
  • Implement strategies to best manage the vendor base for categories in scope.
• Project Management (Additional)
  • Provide project management experience in situations where vendor participation is a key component to successful project implementation.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Certification and Licensure
  • BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance preferred.
• Experience (minimum 5–8 years)
  • Relevant procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor management experience with a track record of business impact in a complex, corporate environment.
• Skill Requirements
  • Experience with category management strategies, vendor management, opportunity diagnostic, and strategic sourcing process.
  • Strong implementation skills with strategic vision to drive spend management excellence.
  • Strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills; change agent.
  • Analytical, financial, problem‑solving, organization, and project management skills.
  • Motivated, entrepreneurial mindset, proactive and innovative.
  • Ability to lead and influence change in complex environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Advanced Excel, analytics, eSourcing, reverse auctions.
  • Knowledge of Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, SaaS/License Agreements.
  • Vendor Management tools (SRM, Quarterly Business Reviews).

Working Conditions and Additional Requirements

Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required. Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard, sitting for extended durations, and additional hours beyond the standard work schedule.

Salary Range

$98,716.75 – $148,075.13 (annual base salary range).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with buy‑up coverage options
• Tuition program
• Well‑being benefits
• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

EEO Statement

We welcome all applicants and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.