Category Specialist

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ROLE DESCRIPTON: Responsible for leading low complexity sourcing events to implement savings across all managed sourcing categories, increase compliance and mitigate supplier risk for the McKesson enterprise.

Category Specialist:

• Collaborate with category managers to identify and implement cost effective sourcing strategies.
• End-to-end ownership of low complexity RFx projects from project intake to savings validated and lead supplier negotiations.
• Lead reverse auction sourcing events (if applicable) on behalf of category managers to support category strategies.
• Analyze data to create business case recommendations and partner with the functional business leaders to make final decisions on supplier selection.
• Perform market research to identify potential suppliers to support sourcing projects and category strategies.
• Project management and effective communication of project progress for all sourcing engagements with moderate guidance.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Input / Maintain project status within Salesforce and routing of final agreements via DocuSign.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and requirements for all sourcing engagements.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Category Leaders, Category Managers and Category Specialists
• Suppliers
• Contract Specialists
• Business Units Stakeholders and Customers
• Outsourced Sourcing Providers, where applicable
• Shared Services (including Legal, Risk and Privacy)

EDUCATION

• 4-year degree in related field or equivalent experience

CAREER LEVEL DESCRIPTION: Experienced, fully competent in own area. Completes own role independently or with minimal supervision. It is at this stage a person will stabilize and develop their career.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in sourcing / purchasing / category management
• Influencing others to act
• Negotiation Skills
• Effective Communications
• Enterprise Mindset
• Basic understand of procurement principles
• Financial Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$71,900 - $119,800

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

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Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

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