Provides strategic sourcing and category management leadership for Transportation, Logistics, and Packaging categories, including leadership of a team of three direct reports.
Leads development and execution of enterprise sourcing strategies, delivering measurable value aligned to business priorities. Partners closely with business unit and functional leaders to identify opportunities, align on category strategies, and drive disciplined execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
- Coach team members to operate with an enterprise mindset and deliver measurable business impact
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop forward-looking category strategies, informed by market intelligence, supplier insights, and internal business needs
- Lead complex, cross-functional sourcing events and develop and present data-driven business cases that increase value and minimize risk
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, influencing decisions through data-driven insights and clear recommendations
- Align cross-functional stakeholders on strategy, trade-offs, and outcomes
- Identify and challenge opportunities to optimize cost, improve service, and mitigate risk across categories
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and McKesson BUs and lead periodic business review meetings with a focus on driving accountability and improved supplier performance
- Drive forecasting excellence through continuous 18-month sourcing pipeline
Key Relationships- McKesson Distribution Center and Operations Teams
- Corporate and Distribution Fleet Teams
- Category Leads and Other Category Managers
- Suppliers
- Contract Specialists
- Business Unit Stakeholders
- S&P Business Services & Shared Services
- Outsourced Sourcing Providers, where applicable
Key Competencies- Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
- Executive Presence and Influence
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Market Intelligence and Insights
- Customer Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Enterprise Mindset
- Financial Acumen
Minimum RequirementsDegree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.
Preferred Requirements- 8+ years of corporate business experience
- 5+ years of strategic sourcing and category management expertise
- 3+ years of experience in these categories, particularly transportation
- 1-3 years of leadership experience
Additional Knowledge and Skills- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
- Experience working across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
- Demonstrated executive presence
EducationA Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field is required.
EnvironmentTraditional office requirements. Large percentage of time performing computer-based work is required.
Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.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, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position$114,200 - $190,400
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