Remote (Country) Full-time

McKesson Corporation is hiring a Category Specialist

About the Role

Join McKesson Medical-Surgical as a Category Specialist. In this remote role within the U.S., you will support Category Managers on the Supplier Administration team, gaining hands-on experience and a clear path for advancement. You’ll build skills in analysis, communication, and project coordination through supplier item setup, customer restriction management, and engagement activities.

What You'll Do

  • Support Category Managers with day-to-day activities, including supplier item setup and maintenance in internal systems.
  • Manage customer restriction processes and ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate supplier engagement activities and communications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Master Data, Operations, and Marketing to execute initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for category-related projects.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Provide exceptional service to suppliers, treating them as valued partners.

What We're Looking For

  • HS diploma required.
  • Typically, 0-2 years of relevant experience. A degree or equivalent may substitute.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel—including Pivots and VLOOKUPs—and PowerPoint).
  • Experience managing multiple projects requiring frequent communication and problem solving.

Nice to Have

  • A 4-year degree in business, finance, marketing, supply chain, or a related field.

Technical Stack

  • MS Office Suite, with advanced focus on Excel and PowerPoint.

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Supplier Administration team, reporting directly to Category Managers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation range of $25.89 - $43.15 per hour.
  • Impact-driven culture focused on health, happiness, and well-being.
  • A supportive environment where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere within the United States.

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.

Required Skills
MS OfficeExcelPowerPointProcurementSupply ChainCategory ManagementData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementNegotiationStrategic SourcingMarket AnalysisCommunicationProject Management
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McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively.

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Posted 3 months ago