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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