Sourcing Category Manager - IT Category Management

Position Summary

CVS Health’s Enterprise Procurement department, part of the Shared Services Finance organization, is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager responsible for IT Category Management (Infrastructure, Cloud/SaaS, Software, Healthcare Platform) indirect spend. The role drives P&L value, develops sourcing strategies, builds a pipeline of opportunities, and leads major sourcing events. The Sourcing Category Manager will also represent procurement on large‑scale strategic initiatives such as process transformation and acquisition integration.

• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long‑term category sourcing plans, spend profiles, and pipeline.
• Schedule and maintain cadence of regularly scheduled sourcing category reviews and planning sessions with key leaders within the assigned business area; establish self as category sourcing expert.
• Guide analysts on sourcing activities to ensure successful execution of RFx events for the category.
• Quantify and deliver against savings targets for the category.
• Lead execution of high‑complexity, high‑spend, or highly visible sourcing events.
• Educate business partners on policies, processes, and the value proposition of Strategic Sourcing.
• Maintain status reports of all completed, active, and planned sourcing activities for strategic review.
• Communicate Strategic Sourcing’s value proposition and goals to key leaders and stakeholders.
• Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and contract reporting to continuously build a pipeline of sourcing opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with CVS Health’s business and vendor‑management teams and engage early on prospective engagements requiring vendor support.
• Work with stakeholders to develop bid strategies and create scope of work documents for competitive bid processes.
• Promote the use of preferred suppliers to leverage the enterprise’s scale for greater value.
• Collaborate with the contracting team to identify new and creative contracting approaches with vendor partners.

Hybrid position based out of Woonsocket, RI;
Hartford, CT;
Northbrook, IL; or Scottsdale, AZ. Required to be in office 2 days a week. Ability to travel up to 15% for supplier presentations, site visits, and key department meetings.

• 7+ years of professional experience in Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, Project Management, Technology, or Management Consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Supply‑Chain, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience acceptable). MBA or Master’s Degree a plus.
• Strong communicator with enterprise‑level mindset and proven ability to build relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience managing large indirect spend portfolios (e.g., $12B+ across IT and non‑IT categories).

Base salary range: $75,400.00 – $ per year, depending on experience, education, geography, and other factors. Eligible for bonus, commission, short‑term incentive, and equity award programs.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and additional resources tailored to the employee’s eligibility.

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