Senior IT Category Manager

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health in the United States is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead indirect IT procurement initiatives and align sourcing with enterprise strategy. The role emphasizes data-driven negotiation, AI-enabled tooling, and collaboration with senior leaders to maximize value.

The position requires 7–10 years of related experience, 2 days in the office, and travel up to 10%. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path to impactful enterprise transformation.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years working experience
• 5-7 years of professional experience related to Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, Project Management, or Management Consulting
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve multi-year category strategies leveraging market intelligence, demand analysis, total cost of ownership, and negotiation strategies.
• Define and lead category-level negotiation approaches aligning objectives with financial goals and enterprise priorities.
• Lead stakeholder reviews to align category sourcing and negotiation roadmaps with financial, operational, and enterprise strategy.
• Use advanced spend and market analytics to inform negotiation planning and cost reduction.
• Advance category strategy through emerging technology and AI to enhance negotiation insights and decision-making.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for complex categories (RFx through contract award).
• Deliver year-over-year savings through disciplined opportunity pipelines and value tracking.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders translating sourcing strategies into clear business results.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Finance, Legal, IT, Contracting, and Operations.

Skills

Sourcing & Category Management

Negotiation skills

Analytics

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Finance preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Ariba eSourcing

Job description

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.

Senior IT Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

plays a critical role in advancing CVS Health's enterprise transformation by leading strategically important sourcing initiatives across indirect procurement. This role combines data, technology, and strong business partnership to modernize how sourcing decisions are defined, executed, and communicated. This position operates within a forward-looking procurement organization that is actively embedding digital tools, advanced analytics, and emerging AI capabilities into sourcing workflows-enabling smarter decisions, faster execution, and increased enterprise value.

CVS Health's Enterprise Procurement department is in search of a Senior Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Management (Infrastructure Procurement team) who be responsible for indirect products and services within Infrastructure (IT Hardware, Data Center, Network, Servers, Laptops/PC, Telephony, CCaaS).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve multi‑year category strategies, leveraging market intelligence, demand analysis, total cost of ownership, and negotiation strategies to drive sustainable value and risk mitigation
• Define and lead category‑level negotiation approaches, aligning objectives, negotiation levers, and concession strategies with financial goals, market dynamics, and enterprise priorities
• Lead stakeholder and leadership reviews to align category sourcing and negotiation roadmaps with financial, operational, and enterprise strategy
• Use advanced spend and market analytics to inform negotiation planning, guide cost reduction, optimize the supply base, and unlock category value
• Advance category strategy through emerging technology and AI, applying automation and analytics to enhance negotiation insights, improve cycle times, and strengthen decision‑making
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives for complex categories (RFx through contract award)
• Execute negotiations with embedded productivity, continuous improvement, and market-based pricing mechanisms
• Deliver year-over-year savings through disciplined opportunity pipelines and value tracking
• Apply competitive bidding, should‑cost analysis, and total value frameworks to maximize outcomes
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by translating sourcing strategies into clear business results
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across Finance, Legal, IT, Contracting, and Operations
• Communicate insights and recommendations in concise, executive‑ready formats
• Develop sourcing talent in analytics, negotiation, and sourcing methodologies
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Strategic mindset connecting analytics, technology, and business outcomes
• Proven ability to lead sourcing initiatives end‑to‑end in evolving or transformational environments
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional influence
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving structure through data and process discipline
• Interest in leveraging automation, advanced analytics, and AI to elevate sourcing effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years working expereince
• 5-7 years of professional experience related to Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, Project Management, or Management Consulting
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a strong business acumen and high level of problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to confidently and expertly interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical ability, strategic thinker, learn and process new information quickly
• Ability to quickly capture, analyze, and summarize large data sets
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Shown ability to handle multiple tasks without direct supervision, while paying strong attention to detail and follow-up
• Intellectually curious, eager to gain new experiences, qualifications, and responsibilities
• Negotiation Skills / Experience
• Vendor Management / Consolidation Experience
• Experience with electronic sourcing platforms, such as Ariba eSourcing, is a plus

Education

Bachelors degree required, Accounting/Finance preferred. MBA preferred.

This role required 2 days in office and does support sponsorship at this time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$82,940.00 - $182,549.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/26/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.