Strategic Sourcing Lead: AI-Driven, Multi-Category

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Bonus program

Job summary

CVS Health in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise indirect procurement initiatives, leveraging data, AI, and analytics to modernize sourcing decisions and deliver value across the organization.

This hybrid role requires 7–10 years in strategic sourcing, a Bachelor's (MBA preferred), and a track record of successful RFx events, negotiations, and sustained cost savings; candidates should excel in stakeholder partnership and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Proven leadership of complex RFx events, negotiations, and end-to-end sourcing.
• Track record of year-over-year cost savings and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with indirect categories, digital procurement tools, and/or professional certification.

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

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sourcing leadership

Negotiation

Analytics

Stakeholder management

AI for sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

CVS Health in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise indirect procurement initiatives, leveraging data, AI, and analytics to modernize sourcing decisions and deliver value across the organization.

This hybrid role requires 7–10 years in strategic sourcing, a Bachelor's (MBA preferred), and a track record of successful RFx events, negotiations, and sustained cost savings; candidates should excel in stakeholder partnership and cross-functional