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Senior IT Category Manager
CVS Pharmacy INC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Manager, Data Engineer” (Data Scientists) in GA: $110k–$162k, median $110k. Most were filed at wage level II (67%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — CVS Pharmacy INC
The US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. The Senior IT Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing plays a critical role in advancing CVS Health’s enterprise transformation by leading strategically important sourcing initiatives across indirect procurement. This role combines data, technology, and strong business partnership to modernize how sourcing decisions are defined, executed, and communicated. This position operates within a forward-looking procurement organization that is actively embedding digital tools, advanced analytics, and emerging AI capabilities into sourcing workflows—enabling smarter decisions, faster execution, and increased enterprise value. CVS Health’s Enterprise Procurement department is in search of a Senior Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Management (Infrastructure Procurement team) who be responsible for indirect products and services within Infrastructure (IT Hardware, Data Center, Network, Servers, Laptops/PC, Telephony, CCaaS). Responsibilities: • Develop and evolve multi‑year category strategies, leveraging market intelligence, demand analysis, total cost of ownership, and negotiation strategies to drive sustainable value and risk mitigation • Define and lead category‑level negotiation approaches, aligning objectives, negotiation levers, and concession strategies with financial goals, market dynamics, and enterprise priorities • Lead stakeholder and leadership reviews to align category sourcing and negotiation roadmaps with financial, operational, and enterprise strategy • Use advanced spend and market analytics to inform negotiation planning, guide cost reduction, optimize the supply base, and unlock category value • Advance category strategy through emerging technology and AI, applying automation and analytics to enhance negotiation insights, improve cycle times, and strengthen decision‑making • Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for complex categories (RFx through contract award) • Execute negotiations with embedded productivity, continuous improvement, and market-based pricing mechanisms • Deliver year-over-year savings through disciplined opportunity pipelines and value tracking • Apply competitive bidding, should-cost analysis, and total value frameworks to maximize outcomes • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by translating sourcing strategies into clear business results • Drive cross-functional alignment across Finance, Legal, IT, Contracting, and Operations • Communicate insights and recommendations in concise, executive-ready formats • Develop sourcing talent in analytics, negotiation, and sourcing methodologies • Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making • Strategic mindset connecting analytics, technology, and business outcomes • Proven ability to lead sourcing initiatives end-to-end in evolving or transformational environments • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional influence • Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving structure through data and process discipline • Interest in leveraging automation, advanced analytics, and AI to elevate sourcing effectiveness Required Qualifications • 7-10 years working expereince • 5-7 years of professional experience related to Sourcing & Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analytics, Project Management, or Man