Sourcing & Procurement Category Manager - Software

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Provides category management and strategic sourcing for the Technology - Software category. Responsible for establishing the enterprise-wide category plan and leading sourcing events at global, regional, and business unit levels, as applicable. This individual will leverage their knowledge of world class best practices in Software procurement to present market opportunities to internal customers and guide sourcing decisions. Working together with IT, Legal, Finance, Asset Management and internal customers, the Sourcing Manager will ensure McKesson is purchasing the right solutions from the right suppliers with the right terms and conditions, in support of our IT and value creation goals.

Key Responsibilities

Support Procurement Director and Senior Category Manager(s) in sourcing Software for business unit stakeholders across enterprise by providing outstanding customer support while delivering strategic and financial value.

Work with internal stakeholders on current and future IT objectives and business opportunities

Partners closely with Business Units, IT stakeholders, and other Shared Services (i.e. Finance, Legal, Risk, Insurance, Privacy, etc.) to negotiate world class supplier agreements

Create request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), and other sourcing materials to develop and maintain leverage with potential and current suppliers

Generate savings through various sourcing techniques including contract negotiations, demand management, supplier consolidation, technology transformation, and innovation

Research industry trends to stay aware of emerging opportunities in technology, evolving supplier capabilities, and best practices for sourcing enterprise solutions

Support Senior Category Manager(s) in creating an annual Category Strategy that examines the market, supplier offerings, current and future needs, and aligns with IT stakeholders on 1-year to 3-year plans

Contribute to a Supplier Relationship Management program for our top strategic suppliers

Ensure compliance with company and department policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

Assist with developing, maintaining, and enforcing Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Conducts self and the category with the highest ethical standards, ensuring that decisions are objective and fact-based

Serves as point of escalation for commercial and contractual supplier issues

Provides biweekly/monthly updates on project status and opportunities

Key Relationships

McKesson Technology Teams

Business Unit Stakeholders and Internal Customers

Senior Category Managers

Technology Suppliers and Value-Added Resellers ("VARs")

Contracting & Sourcing Specialists

S&P Business Services

Shared Service and Risk Management Teams

Key Competencies

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Market Insights

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Enterprise and Growth Mindset/Global Orientation

Influencing Others to Act

Financial Acumen

Supplier Relationship Management

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

3+ years Relevant Experience

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Our Base Pay Range for this position

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