Senior Category Strategy & Sourcing Lead

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to own enterprise-wide strategic sourcing for a key spend category and to build strong business relationships at VP and Director levels.

The role focuses on category strategy, supplier relationship management, spend performance, and governance within a hybrid Pittsburgh, PA environment. Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in procurement and 3 years in strategic sourcing.
• Experience influencing business strategy and procurement direction.
• Experience with indirect category sourcing, healthcare procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Manage RFx development, proposals analysis, negotiations and supplier selection.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver category governance and value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor relationship management

Negotiation

Category management

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to own enterprise-wide strategic sourcing for a key spend category and to build strong business relationships at VP and Director levels.

The role focuses on category strategy, supplier relationship management, spend performance, and governance within a hybrid Pittsburgh, PA environment. Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and leadership are required.