Strategic Category Leader - Professional Services (Hybrid)

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Senior Category Manager to drive complex, strategic category strategies with deep expertise in professional services. Hybrid role in Pittsburgh, onsite three days per week.

You will lead advanced sourcing, leverage AI insights, manage supplier relationships, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable value and risk mitigation. The role requires 7+ years in strategic procurement, experience with SOW/SLA, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic procurement and category management.
• Experience managing high-value, complex professional services categories.
• Preferred experience in healthcare or regulated industries.
• Strong negotiation and AI-driven analytics for procurement.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and present business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute highly complex, multi-year category strategies for professional services.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from concept to contract across cross-functional teams.
• Manage executive-level supplier relationships and performance frameworks.
• Engage senior stakeholders to influence strategic procurement decisions.
• Lead usage of procurement technologies and data analytics to drive value.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

AI in procurement

Data analytics

Vendor relationship management

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

SOW/SLA drafting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Administration / Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

Archer

Icertis

Sievo

Fairmarket

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Senior Category Manager to drive complex, strategic category strategies with deep expertise in professional services. Hybrid role in Pittsburgh, onsite three days per week.

You will lead advanced sourcing, leverage AI insights, manage supplier relationships, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable value and risk mitigation. The role requires 7+ years in strategic procurement, experience with SOW/SLA, and strong executive communication.