Manager, Category Manager

McKesson; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare company, seeks a Category Manager/Specialist in Mississauga to develop and execute category strategies, manage vendor relationships, and analyze performance data to drive growth across retail banners and independent pharmacies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in category management or related fields, with advanced Excel and strong negotiation skills. A fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration are core expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years in category management, merchandising, purchasing, or analytics for manager/specialist roles.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Experience in retail sales/marketing or category management of OTC or healthcare products is a plus.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, financial and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to balance creativity with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Manage vendor relationships, including negotiations, contract management, performance reviews, and funding agreements.
• Analyze sales, market share, inventory, and profitability to identify opportunities and improve category performance.
• Lead assortment planning, SKU rationalization, product launches, and planogram development.
• Develop pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Retail Operations, and Sales to execute category plans.
• Monitor competitors, industry trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage vendor funding, rebates, co-op programs, and financial reporting for assigned categories.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Provide retail banner support for Rexall, Guardian, IDA, Remedy'sRx, and independent pharmacies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Manage vendor relationships, including negotiations, contract management, performance reviews, and funding agreements.
• Analyze sales, market share, inventory, and profitability data to identify opportunities and improve category performance.
• Lead assortment planning, SKU rationalization, product launches, and planogram development.
• Develop pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Retail Operations, and Sales teams to execute category plans.
• Monitor competitors, industry trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage vendor funding, rebates, co-op programs, and financial reporting related to assigned categories.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Retail banner support (Rexall, Guardian, IDA, Remedy'sRx, independent pharmacies, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of category management, merchandising, purchasing, or analytical experience for Category Manager/Specialist-level roles.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Experience in retail sales, marketing, or category management of HABA or OTC is an asset.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, financial and analytic skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must possess the right balance between being creative and paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work a fast paced and changing environment.
• Knowledge of related regulations.
• Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills.

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

$86,900 - $115,800

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail].

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