Distinguished Engineer- AI and Automation, Vendor Management System

Description

• Define and implement the overall technical architecture and design principles for the VMO organization.
• Evaluate and recommend technology platforms, frameworks, and tools that align with strategic business goals.
• Design and implement a centralized data repository to ingest and analyze contract data (e.g., Ariba, ServiceNow, Apptio), enabling real-time insights for renewals, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Define, engineer and implement strategic Automation and AI use cases for vendor relationship management, vendor performance tracking, and purchasing automation.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Business Operations and Technology groups to deliver innovative VMO solutions.
• Engage in research and development activities to explore new technologies, conduct proofs-of-concept, and identify innovative solutions to advance VMO capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical decisions and business objectives.
• Establish standardized processes to accelerate decision-making and enhance transparency in vendor management office towers.
• Represent the organization as industry experts and thought leaders by participating in industry conferences, forums, and publications, sharing their knowledge and insights to contribute to the advancement of the field.
• Encourage and support a culture of innovation, experimentation, and creative problem-solving among the team.
• Attend relevant training programs and workshops and actively seek opportunities to enhance their technical skills and knowledge to stay abreast of industry trends.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to guide the organization in adopting and leveraging emerging technologies.

For this role you will need Minimum Requirements

Education

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$175,100.00 - $334,750.00

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.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 02 / 03 / 2026

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