Strategic IT Software & Services Sourcing Leader

McKesson; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Category Manager, IT Software and Services to develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies across enterprise technology spend, including software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services. The role leads demand planning, market analysis, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and ongoing cost optimization.

As a strategic procurement professional, you will partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management for IT software/services.
• Ability to analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier landscape.
• Strong collaboration with IT, Legal, Privacy, Finance and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for IT software and technology services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including requirements gathering, RFI/RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiations and contracting.
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, software/SaaS agreements, and related terms with vendors.
• Manage renewals to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and budgets.

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Category Manager, IT Software and Services to develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies across enterprise technology spend, including software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services. The role leads demand planning, market analysis, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and ongoing cost optimization.

As a strategic procurement professional, you will partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with