Strategic IT Software & Services Category Manager

McKesson; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in the United States seeks a Category Manager, IT Software and Services, to lead strategic sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services. You will drive end-to-end sourcing lifecycle from requirements to contracts, partnering with IT, Security, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to align suppliers with roadmaps and cost goals.

This role emphasizes negotiation, total cost of ownership, risk management, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management for IT software/services.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to partner with IT, Security, Legal, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from requirements to contracting.
• Negotiate licensing, pricing, renewal terms, and SLAs.
• Apply total cost of ownership to supplier proposals.
• Align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and budgets.
• Partner with IT, Information Security, Legal, Finance, and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and cost optimization.

Job description

McKesson in the United States seeks a Category Manager, IT Software and Services, to lead strategic sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services. You will drive end-to-end sourcing lifecycle from requirements to contracts, partnering with IT, Security, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to align suppliers with roadmaps and cost goals.

This role emphasizes negotiation, total cost of ownership, risk management, and supplier performance.