Mid-Level Category Manager

Jobright.ai; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,500 - 139,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Mid-Level Category Manager to drive growth in product categories through data-driven strategies. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing supplier contracts, and collaborating with Marketing and Sales to define solutions. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in planning and negotiations, preferably in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in planning, cost reduction, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into tactical plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote strategies for product categories.
• Manage supplier contracting and negotiate terms.
• Work closely with Marketing & Sales leaders.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Degree or equivalent

4-year degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Job Summary:

McKesson is a Fortune 10 company focused on healthcare accessibility and affordability. They are seeking a Category Manager to drive growth in product categories through data-driven strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, justify, and promote strategies and tactics for assigned product categories by performing comprehensive analysis determining competitive market factors, customer demand trends, industry issues and trends, GPO influence Private Label mix and new/potential technologies.

• Identify and select key trading partners by assessing their capability to further business and sales objectives.

• Responsible for supplier contracting process (Develop Requirements, Determine Strategies, Negotiations, Implementation, Managing ROI).

• Work closely with Marketing & Sales leaders to understand unique needs and challenges, determine customer programs, and define specific solutions and programs with key suppliers.

• Identify new product opportunities and work with Marketing to evaluate and introduce.

• Develop and implement category strategy plans.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiencies, and facilitate cross-functional teams to accomplish objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years relevant experience

• Previous experience in planning, cost reduction and contract negotiations

• Negotiates successfully in a business relationship

• Analyzes data, market, trends, and more

• Manages multiple projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem solving.

• Translates strategic vision into tactical plans and influence adoption of prescribed actions

• Communicates effectively with large variety of audiences

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel- Pivots, VLOOKUP's and PowerPoint)

• Ability to collect and analyze data

• Solid understanding of supply chain operations, inventory and financial profitability levers

Preferred:

• Medical/healthcare industry experience preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written/verbal skills

• 4-year degree in business, finance, marketing, or related field preferred

Company:

McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services. Founded in 1833, the company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. McKesson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Software Development

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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