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IT Category Manager, Operations Support

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Washington, District of Columbiafull-time115k–130kPosted 8/19/2026

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About Us The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work Position Summary The IT Category Manager (ICM) is a position within the Procurement Services Unit under the Finance and Administration Division. Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement Operations Support, the ICM serves as the primary procurement liaison to PCORI’s DIGITAL Division. Manages the planning and execution of procurement strategies across assigned information technology categories covering PCORI’s IT portfolio including SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise technology solutions. The ICM manages end-to-end (“cradle-to-grave”) procurement activities for IT procurements, while applying category management principles—such as market research, supplier segmentation, and lifecycle planning—to support informed sourcing decisions. Serves as a key advisor on IT procurement strategy and works closely with senior DIGITAL leadership and business owners, the ICM aligns procurement strategies with technology roadmaps, security requirements, and organizational priorities to deliver best value, mitigate risk, and ensure sustainable vendor relationships. The ICM will support the Associate Director, Procurement Operations Support (ADPOS) in developing, advising, and driving procurement strategy to ensure continuous alignment with PCORI’s strategies, goals, and business objectives. Works with ADPOS to develop IT-specific category strategies incorporating the procurement and technology lifecycle planning, vendor consolidation, and alignment with DIGITAL’s enterprise architecture standards. The IT Category Manager is expected to exercise high-leve

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