Sr. Associate Category Manager

McKesson • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Join our Medical-Surgical team as a Senior Associate Category Manager. This entry level role on the Lab Product Strategy & Supplier Partnerships team, supports initiatives that drive portfolio growth, profitability, and customer value. As a key member of the team, you will combine business analysis, project coordination, and category support to help turn strategy into action. You'll develop insights, presentations, and tools that support decision-making and enable sales success while partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career professional to gain exposure to category management, supplier relationships, portfolio strategy, and commercial execution in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Prior internship experience (ideally within the organization).
• Exceptional proficiency in PowerPoint and a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• A "doer" mindset with the ability to manage multiple tactical tasks simultaneously.
• Strong curiosity and a desire to grow into a strategic thinking role.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Create presentations, reports, and sales enablement materials.
• Translate data into actionable business insights.
• Support supplier onboarding and product launches.
• Coordinate projects, timelines, and business priorities.
• Partner with sales, marketing, supply chain, and analytics teams.
• Support category planning, pricing, promotions, and assortment decisions.
• Assist with supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Communicate category results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide operational and project support for strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level