Strategic IT Category Manager

Reposted 11 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
83K-183K Annually
Senior level
Fitness • Healthtech • Retail • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Senior IT Category Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT services, build stakeholder relationships, and mentor staff, ensuring effective category management for significant IT spending at CVS Health.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Sourcing Category Manager – IT Healthcare Software & Platforms

Drive the technology that powers one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies. CVS Health is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to lead strategy for our IT Healthcare Software & Platforms category—spanning medical records software, digital payer tools, revenue cycle tech, claims systems, and VAR management.

In this high‑visibility, independent contributor role, you’ll shape sourcing strategy, influence enterprise technology decisions, and unlock measurable P&L value across a $10B+ indirect spend portfolio.

What You’ll Do
  • Own the sourcing strategy for key healthcare technology categories
  • Build strong relationships with IT leaders and guide high‑impact sourcing events
  • Use market insights, analytics, and vendor intelligence to drive savings and efficiency
  • Lead competitive bids (RFX), influence contract strategy, and optimize supplier partnerships
  • Represent Procurement on major enterprise initiatives and transformation projects
  • Serve as the category expert, presenting insights and opportunities to senior leadership
What You Bring
  • 7+ years professional experience, including 5–8 in Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Consulting, or similar roles
  • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Bachelor’s required; MBA a plus
  • Experience with e‑sourcing tools (Ariba eSourcing preferred)
Work Model
  • Hybrid role based in Cumberland, RI; Hartford, CT; or Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Onsite 2-3 days per week
  • Up to 10% travel

(Not a people‑leader role; no sponsorship available)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$82,940.00 - $182,549.00


This 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.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/23/2026

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

Top Skills

Ariba Esourcing
Healthcare Software
Project Management Tools
SaaS
Servicenow
Spend Analytics
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The Company
HQ: Woonsocket, RI
119,959 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

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.

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