CVS Health
Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing
$83K–$183K
RI - Woonsocket +1 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- RI - Woonsocket
Hartford-Farmington Ave Atrium - Experience
- 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
About the job
Leads strategic sourcing and category management for indirect procurement across Enterprise Operations, using analytics, technology, and negotiations to deliver savings and reduce risk.
What you'll do
- Develop category strategies and lead sourcing initiatives from RFx through contract award, including complex negotiations.
- Use spend and market analytics, automation, and AI to improve sourcing decisions, cycle times, and value delivery.
- Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams; develop sourcing talent and communicate executive-ready recommendations.
What they ask for
- 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
- Proven leadership of complex RFx events, negotiations, and end-to-end sourcing.
- Track record of sustained year-over-year cost savings and strong analytical skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with indirect categories, digital procurement tools, and/or professional certification.
- MBA or advanced degree.
Pay
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00 USD base salary
Tools
RFx, automation, advanced analytics, AI
AI focus
Apply emerging technology and AI, automation, and analytics to improve negotiation insights, cycle times, and sourcing decisions.
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