Senior Category Manager Professional Services

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. The Senior Sourcing & Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for Professional Services (Consulting, Recruitment and Legal Services). This role requires a forward-thinking and results-oriented professional with deep expertise in market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and strategic negotiations. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver measurable value, foster innovation, and build strong cross-functional partnerships to support business objectives. Success in this role requires the ability to influence change, champion best practices, and provide thought leadership. The Senior Sourcing & Category Manager will play a critical role in driving cost savings, enhancing service quality, and improving supplier performance while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities: Strategic

Sourcing

: Develop and

execute

category

-specific

sourcing

strategies

that

align with overall business

objectives

. These strategies

are expected to

drive

cost savings,

enhance

efficienc

y

,

elevate

quality

and

minimize

risks

.

Category Expertise:

Maintain

deep knowledge of industry trends, market conditions,

emerging

capabilities &

offerings

,

pricing benchmarks,

and supplier landscapes

.

Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations to

increase flexibility, minimize risk,

secure favorable

terms

and conditions, including

market competitive

pricing, service levels, and performance metrics.

Process

Optimization

: Continuously challenge

the status quo

and drive improvement initiatives

to

enhance existing processes to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Innovation: Create and apply innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

Stakeholder

Relationship Management &

Collaboration

:

Build

effective

,

collaborative

relationships with stakeholders

to understand business needs, align sourcing strategies, and ensure effective communication and

execution

.

Change

Leadership

:

I

nfluence and drive

adoption of best practices

and

innovative sourcing

approaches

using an enterprise-first mindset.

Data

-Driven Decisions

:

Leverage

internal and external

data and analytics to inform and

optimize

sourcing strategies, ensuring decisions are grounded in objective insights

.

Risk Management:

Proactively

i

dentify

, assess, and mitigate risks.

Collaboration: Foster inclusive and effective communication with stakeholders, support teams, team members, and suppliers.

Resilience:

Maintain

focus and commitment through challenges and change

.

Forecasting: Provide a monthly forecast of projected savings.

Performance Metrics:

Establish

and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sourcing strategies and

supplier

.

SOW Management in Fieldglass: Oversee the end-to-end process for Statement of Work (SOW) creation, submission, and lifecycle management within Fieldglass, ensuring compliance with sourcing policies,

timely

approvals, and alignment with business

objectives

, if applicable

.

Required Skills and Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business

, Supply Chain Management, or

a related

field

. A

Master's

degree

or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS

) is

preferred

. Experience: Minimum of 7

-10

years of experience in category management, procurement, or strategic sourcing

. Technical Skills: Proficiency

in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

.

Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)

.

Strong understanding of market analysis and supplier evaluation techniques

.

Core

Competencies: Embrace Digital Transformation:

Demonstrate

a strong digital mindset by actively

seeking

and implementing technological solutions to enhance business processes and drive innovation within the team.

Diverse and Inclusive Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. Build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders from varied backgrounds to drive professional growth and organizational success.

Strategic and Analytical Thinking:

Exhibit

strong business acumen by staying informed about industry trends and aligning projects with broader organizational goals. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and influence positive change.

Adaptability and Growth Mindset: Show adaptability in the face of change and a willingness to take on challenges. Continuously seek learning opportunities and

demonstrate

resilience to

maintain

high performance and support team dynamics.

Clear and Impactful Communication: Communicate complex information clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization. Utilize storytelling to effectively convey ideas and drive key initiatives forward.

Professional

Attributes: Visionary and innovative mindset

Results-oriented and resilient under pressure

Collaborative and inclusive team player

Customer-centric with a continuous improvement focus

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

High level

of business acumen and financial literacy

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.

The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.

In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $103,400 - $172,400

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our

Equal Employment Opportunity

page. Join us at McKesson!

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