McKesson Corporation is looking for a Category Manager, Enterprise Software Procurement to strategically manage sourcing and vendor relationships for all enterprise software. As a Fortune 10 leader in healthcare, we rely on secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions to power our impact.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute category strategies for all enterprise software solutions, including SaaS, cloud platforms, and licensed applications.
- Lead end-to-end software sourcing activities, including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Negotiate software agreements with a focus on licensing models, pricing structures, renewal terms, usage rights, data ownership, and termination provisions.
- Partner with IT, Information Security, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional, technical, security, and compliance requirements.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to software licensing compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations.
- Manage software vendor relationships, including performance reviews, issue resolution, roadmap alignment, and continuous improvement of commercial terms.
- Monitor software contracts, renewals, usage, and spend to identify consolidation, cost-savings, and optimization opportunities.
- Ensure all software agreements comply with procurement policies, legal standards, data protection requirements, and audit expectations.
- Maintain accurate contract and supplier documentation and support internal and external audit readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement in software sourcing processes, tools, governance, and lifecycle management.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a primary focus on enterprise software.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex software agreements, including SaaS, subscription-based, and enterprise license models.
- Strong understanding of software licensing concepts, data privacy considerations, cybersecurity requirements, and technology-related risk management.
- Proven ability to manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with procurement, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management tools.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree preferred.
Team & Environment
Partners closely with IT, Information Security, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual Salary: $109,500 - $182,500 USD
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
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.
