Analyst, IT Vendor Management – New Grad Opportunity

McKesson’s Corporate; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an Analyst in the Vendor Management Office to join Technology's Operational Excellence & Governance team. This entry‑level role targets recent graduates eager to build expertise in technology, vendor governance, and commercial operations.

You will work with Fieldglass, Ariba and Workday data, support KPI reporting, invoice processing, and vendor governance activities under mentorship from senior analysts.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in 2024–2026 encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical skills and data handling.
• Proficient in Excel; Word and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor data across Fieldglass, Ariba, Workday with data integrity.
• Assist end-to-end invoice processing and PO creation.
• Support vendor performance monitoring and governance materials.
• Collaborate with Service Area stakeholders and senior analysts on data requests.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/IT/finance

Tools

Fieldglass

Ariba

Workday

Beeline

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.

Position Summary

The Analyst, Vendor Management Office (VMO) is an entry-level opportunity within McKesson Technology's Vendor Management Office, Operational Excellence & Governance division. The role is designed for recent graduates who are analytically strong, detail-oriented and eager to build a career at the intersection of technology, vendor governance and commercial operations. This role provides structured exposure to the full VMO operating model, from invoice and financial management to vendor performance reporting and contract management with hands‑on mentorship from experienced vendor management colleagues. Working closely with Service Area (technology) stakeholders, Sr. Vendor Managers, Finance, legal and procurement teams, this role offers a rare foundation for building deep expertise and business acumen in enterprise IT contracts, vendor management, procurement and commercial governance from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Data Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date vendor data across VMO systems of record (Fieldglass, Ariba, Workday), ensuring data integrity for operational and financial reporting. Support production of weekly and monthly VMO reports, including KPI dashboards, invoice summaries, and resource demand inputs with guidance from senior analysts. Gather and organize vendor and financial data to support reporting, governance reviews and executive presentations. Assist in developing and maintaining tracking tools, templates, and reporting frameworks used across VMO workstreams.

Invoice & Financial Management Support

Assist with end‑to‑end invoice processing — validation, reconciliation, routing, and exception tracking — to support timely and accurate vendor payments. Support purchase order creation and vendor agreement administration within VMO procurement systems. Flag billing discrepancies and work with senior analysts, Finance, internal stakeholders, and vendors to resolve exceptions. Learn and apply McKesson’s invoice governance standards and purchasing processes across assigned portfolios.

Vendor Governance Support

Support vendor performance monitoring activities, including data gathering, KPI tracking, and preparation of performance review materials. Assist with coordination of vendor assessments, governance meetings, and corrective action tracking. Help prepare materials for vendor governance reviews and leadership briefings under the direction of senior VMO team members. Develop familiarity with McKesson’s vendor portfolio, contract structures, and governance standards across assigned service areas.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

Support Service Area stakeholders, VMO Sr. Managers, and senior analysts with data requests, reporting, and administrative coordination. Participate in VMO operational planning cycles, contributing data inputs and logistical support. Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal teams. Assist with enterprise‑related projects and VMO initiatives as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Recently completed or completing a 4-year degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (2024–2026 graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and structured reporting.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; in Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical, thoughtful, organized approach to work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a willingness to engage across levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work in a structured environment.
• Genuine curiosity about technology, vendor ecosystems, commercial/business strategies and how large enterprise organizations manage third‑party relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Co‑op, internship, or part‑time experience in business operations or finance department, operations, technology environment or a large corporate environment.
• Exposure to procurement or VMS platforms (Fieldglass, Beeline, Ariba, Workday, or similar) through coursework or work experience.
• Familiarity with vendor management, supply chain, or commercial contracting concepts through academic or practical exposure.
• Experience producing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations in Excel or comparable tools.
• Demonstrated initiative — someone who sees what needs to be done and does it without waiting to be asked.
• Familiarity with enterprise application portfolios (e.g., SAP, Workday) and the vendor ecosystems that support them.

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. Our Base Pay Range for this position $81,500 - $108,600.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities.

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.