Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

Claritev Corporation; United States; Presencial; USD 105.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Claritev Corporation seeks a Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing to drive enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, leveraging AI-enabled solutions, and optimize supplier partnerships. You will collaborate with Technology, Security, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to ensure agility, cost-effectiveness, and risk management.

The role entails leading complex negotiations for technology contracts, developing category strategies, and delivering measurable cost savings while

Formación

• Six (6) years of related strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or vendor management experience.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives and category strategies across technology spend categories (software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, data, etc.).
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, governance programs, and contract lifecycles.
• Experience supporting MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, and technology contracts.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud services, vendor governance, and supplier management.
• Experience with vendor evaluations, competitive sourcing events, and negotiations.
• Strong financial analysis, business case development, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders to completion.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations across technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud services, AI-enabled solutions, and indirect spend categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligning supplier capabilities with business objectives and financial goals.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing models, and AI innovations to identify opportunities.
• Drive RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, vendor evaluations, demonstrations, negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver cost savings, risk reduction, and operational improvements.
• Manage vendor lifecycle including onboarding, performance governance, and quarterly business reviews.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools to improve procurement effectiveness and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Technology, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance to assess vendor risk and regulatory adherence.
• Develop supplier performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools for monitoring service levels and savings.
• Identify process improvements through automation, analytics, and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Vendor governance

Contract negotiations

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

AI/Automation awareness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP Ariba

contract lifecycle management systems

analytics platforms

Descripción del empleo

• As the Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing, you will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies that support business growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. This position serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organization, helping identify innovative solutions, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver measurable value through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Your work will directly impact the organization's ability to leverage technology, AI-enabled solutions, and strategic supplier partnerships to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support digital transformation efforts. By partnering with leaders across Technology, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations, you will help ensure the organization remains agile, cost-effective, and positioned for future success.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic sourcing professional who enjoys leading complex initiatives, influencing executive stakeholders, negotiating high-value technology contracts, and helping shape the future of procurement through innovation, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

• As the Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing, you will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies that support business growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. This position serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organization, helping identify innovative solutions, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver measurable value through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Your work will directly impact the organization's ability to leverage technology, AI-enabled solutions, and strategic supplier partnerships to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support digital transformation efforts. By partnering with leaders across Technology, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations, you will help ensure the organization remains agile, cost-effective, and positioned for future success.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic sourcing professional who enjoys leading complex initiatives, influencing executive stakeholders, negotiating high-value technology contracts, and helping shape the future of procurement through innovation, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations across technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud services, AI-enabled solutions, and other indirect spend categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies that align supplier capabilities with business objectives, operational priorities, and financial goals.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing models, emerging technologies, and AI innovations to identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Drive competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, vendor evaluations, demonstrations, contract negotiations, and supplier selection activities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage the full vendor lifecycle, including supplier onboarding, performance management, governance, quarterly business reviews, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools and digital solutions that improve procurement effectiveness, business performance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Technology, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to assess vendor risks and ensure adherence to privacy, security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop supplier performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor service levels, compliance, savings, and business outcomes.
• Identify and execute process improvement opportunities through automation, analytics, AI technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years of related strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or vendor management experience.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives and category strategies across technology-related spend categories, including software, SaaS, cloud services, telecommunications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies.
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies that produce measurable cost savings, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation results.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, supplier performance, governance programs, and contract lifecycles.
• Experience supporting or negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), SaaS agreements, service contracts, and related technology agreements.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud services, vendor governance, and technology supplier management.
• Experience conducting vendor evaluations, competitive sourcing events, and contract negotiations.
• Strong financial analysis, business case development, project management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and independently drive initiatives to completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leaders, business partners, and suppliers at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience within healthcare services, managed care, health insurance, or a highly regulated industry.
• Experience sourcing, implementing, managing, or supporting AI-enabled business tools, technologies, or solutions.
• Experience identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation, analytics, or digital technologies to improve business performance and operational processes.
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI practices, vendor risk management, cybersecurity requirements, data privacy regulations, and security controls.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, procurement technologies, contract lifecycle management systems, or analytics platforms.
• Experience conducting supplier performance reviews and executive-level business reviews.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM, PMP, or equivalent credentials.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$120,000.

Actual compensation is based on experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and the comprehensive benefits outlined in the My Total Value section. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) program, and bonus opportunities.

About Us

Why Claritev?

Healthcare is complex. We help make it clearer.

At Claritev, you'll do work that matters. Together, we're helping make healthcare more transparent and affordable for all through the power of data, technology, and expertise. We offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make an impact on the clients and communities we serve. If you're looking for purpose, growth, and a team that succeeds together, you'll find it here.

What Guides Us

At Claritev, innovation, agility, and a focus on results drive our success. We embrace bold thinking, work as one team, take ownership, and strive for excellence in everything we do — creating meaningful impact for our clients, communities, and each other.

About The Team

My Total Value

Claritev’s Global Total Rewards Philosophy — My Total Value — Is Grounded In Investing In Our Associates And Rewarding Performance. This Includes

• Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities (where eligible)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial planning resources
• Professional development opportunities

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Claritev, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every associate feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Claritev is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.