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Position Summary
CVS Health’s Enterprise Procurement department, a key function within the company’s Global Business Services organization, is in search of a Category Manager Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing IT Category Management (Infrastructure, Cloud/SaaS, Software, Healthcare Platform) Team.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the execution of complex, high-impact RFx events for indirect products and services within Software (Enterprise, End User, Security, CRM, MarTech), Infrastructure (Data Center, Network, Servers, Laptops/PC, Telephony, CCaaS), Cloud(Public, Private, Multi, Hybrid, SaaS), Healthcare Platform/VAR (Medical Records Software, Digital Payer, Revenue Payment Cycle Management, Claims/adjudication, Value Added Reseller (VAR) Management, Technology Supplier Catalog Management).
In addition to managing large sourcing events, this role will also be responsible for supporting the Category Manager and Lead Director with category strategy and pipeline development. This role reports directly to the Lead Director within the Indirect Strategic Sourcing team, and will work in a team environment that provides support and guidance to ensure that Enterprise Procurement is effectively serving its internal stakeholders.
The Strategic Sourcing team manages over $12B in annual indirect spend across a range of IT and non-IT categories that support key business units across the enterprise (Retail, PBM, Insurance, Specialty/Clinical, etc.). As a Senior Analyst on the Sourcing team, you should have an enterprise mindset, possess an entrepreneurial self-starting mentality, and be a strong communicator who is able to establish lasting relationships with business leaders as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and lead a variety of complex, high-value, high visibility sourcing events in support of category.
- Support development of category plans, pipeline, and other category materials.
- Manage expiring contract process to support pipeline development for category.
- Work with Sourcing Category Managers to develop the strategy and approach for each RFx event.
- Organize and lead effective meetings with internal stakeholder and external suppliers.
- As appropriate, delegate RFx events and tasks to Sourcing Analysts and provide guidance to ensure successful execution.
- Conduct market research that supports negotiation strategies and award decisions for each sourcing event.
- Compile scope of work and requirements, analyze and evaluate vendor proposals, and negotiate final commercial terms.
- Develop and confidently present analysis - both quantitative and qualitative - to Procurement and Business leadership to obtain approval to award business.
- Effectively communicate and demonstrate Strategic Sourcing's value proposition to internal business partners/stakeholders.
This role will ideally be a hybrid position based out of Woonsocket, RI, and will be required to be in office weekly
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience related to Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, Technology or Project Management.
- Ability to travel up to 15% for supplier presentations, site visits, and key department meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess a strong business acumen and high level of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to confidently and expertly interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical ability, strategic thinker, learn and process new information quickly.
- Ability to quickly capture, analyze, and summarize large data sets
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Shown ability to handle multiple tasks without direct supervision, while paying strong attention to detail and follow-up.
- Intellectually curious, eager to gain new experiences, qualifications, and responsibilities.
- Negotiation Skills / Experience.
- Vendor Management / Consolidation Experience.
- Experience with electronic sourcing platforms, such as Ariba eSourcing, is a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Economics, Supply-Chain, Finance, Accounting Technology or a in a related field or equivalent years of relevant experience is required.
- MBA or Master's Degree in a related field of study is a plus.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$66,330.00 - $145,860.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience related to Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, Technology or Project Management
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Economics, Supply-Chain, Finance, Accounting Technology or a related field
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
