Strategic IT Software & Services Category Lead

McKesson; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Category Manager for IT Software and Services to lead strategic sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, IT services, and cybersecurity. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, RFI/RFPs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.

You will partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to align sourcing with roadmaps, budgets, and risk requirements, delivering measurable savings and value for the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Degree and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex enterprise software, SaaS, and IT services agreements.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for IT software and technology services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including requirements gathering, RFI/RFP development, supplier identification, competitive bidding, evaluation, negotiations, award recommendations, and contracting.
• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to establish commercially appropriate contractual terms.
• Track category spend, sourcing activity, contract renewals, savings, and other applicable procurement metrics.
• Provide procurement recommendations and commercial insights to support supplier selection.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

RFP management

IT procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Category Manager for IT Software and Services to lead strategic sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, IT services, and cybersecurity. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, RFI/RFPs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.

You will partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to align sourcing with roadmaps, budgets, and risk requirements, delivering measurable savings and value for the enterprise.