Senior Category Manager, Marketing and Meetings & Events

Company: MCKESSON
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary:

The Senior Category Manager for Marketing and Meetings & Events will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for marketing and Meeting and Events categories. This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders. The successful candidate will be influential in driving change, promoting best practices, and providing thought leadership to achieve cost savings, improve service quality, and enhance supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement category sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation for marketing, advertising, print, and meeting categories
• Marketing Services Ownership: Own and manage the Marketing Services Category, including agencies, print, retail, and promotional goods, with an annual spend of $100M.
• Meetings and Events Category Ownership: Oversee preferred suppliers for meetings and events, including tradeshows, event management, and production & AV, with an annual spend of $20M.
• RFx Management and Execution: Lead sourcing events, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all RFx activities, creating business case recommendations and partnering with stakeholders to make final decision on supplier selection
• Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, service levels, and performance metrics.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, emerging suppliers, and best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, to understand business needs, align sourcing strategies, and ensure effective communication and implementation.
• Influencing and Driving Change: Employ best practices and thought leadership to influence stakeholders and drive change across the organization, ensuring the adoption of innovative sourcing strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply and compliance with McKesson and Sourcing and Procurement policies and regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team Collaboration and Support: serve as a resource and mentor for team members with less experience.
• Forecasting Excellence: Drive forecasting excellence through continuous 18-month forecasting of all projects.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in procurement, with experience in Marketing Technology, Marketing, Advertising, Print, or Customer Packaging categories
    Skills:
    
    • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
    • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
    • Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within an organization.
      
      Attributes:
      
      • Results oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
      • Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders.
      • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
      • High ethical standards and commitment to integrity.
      • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
      • Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders.
        
        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
        
        $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.
        
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