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Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing

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CVS Health

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United States , Hartford

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Salary:

66330.00 - 145860.00 USD / Year

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. Join CVS Health’s Enterprise Procurement team and help shape the future of IT sourcing for one of the nation’s leading healthcare companies. As a Category Manager – IT Strategic Sourcing within our IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Procurement team, you’ll play a critical role in driving cost optimization, supplier innovation, and strategic partnerships across CVS Health’s technology infrastructure. This is an opportunity to influence decisions that impact millions of customers and employees while managing high-value sourcing initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage complex, high-impact sourcing events for IT infrastructure categories, including: Data Center & Network Services
  • Servers, Laptops & PCs
  • Telephony & Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
  • Develop category strategies and pipelines in collaboration with senior leadership
  • Negotiate and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and value
  • Analyze market trends and vendor proposals to inform award decisions
  • Present strategic recommendations to procurement and business leaders
  • Mentor and guide sourcing analysts to ensure successful execution of RFx events

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields
  • 5+ years working experience
  • 15% travel
  • In office 2X a week in either Hartford-CT, Cumberland-RI, or Buffalo Grove-IL

Nice to have:

  • MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Vendor management and consolidation experience
  • Intellectual curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, and strategic thinking
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
  • Experience with e-sourcing platforms (Ariba preferred) is a plus
What we offer:
  • Affordable medical plan options
  • 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Family leave
  • Dependent care resources
  • Colleague assistance programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 22, 2026

Expiration:
February 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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