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Associate Category Manager

McKesson


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 68400 - 114000
Posted: 28 August 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.

McKesson is seeking an Associate Category Manager to support the Laboratory Portfolio Strategy team. Reporting to the Director Lab Portfolio Strategy this high-visibility role combines category management sales enablement analytics and cross-functional project support. You will help transform business strategies into actionable plans by creating sales tools analyzing market and supplier data supporting supplier initiatives and coordinating strategic projects that drive revenue growth and customer value.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who enjoys working with data building executive presentations collaborating across teams and contributing to business growth initiatives.

What Youll Do

  • Support the execution of category and portfolio strategies for laboratory products and services.
  • Develop sales enablement materials including presentations product launch content one-pagers and customer-facing resources.
  • Partner with sales supplier marketing and category management teams to ensure strategic initiatives are effectively communicated and executed.
  • Analyze business supplier and market data to identify trends opportunities and risks.
  • Translate complex data and business intelligence into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Coordinate activities related to supplier onboarding product launches and portfolio initiatives.
  • Maintain project plans trackers dashboards and action logs to support execution across multiple stakeholders.
  • Support supplier performance reviews category analyses and strategic planning activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Assist with preparation of executive-level presentations business reviews and strategic communications.

Basic Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Healthcare Administration Supply Chain Finance or a related field.
  • 2 years of professional experience in category management merchandising marketing business analytics sales operations project coordination procurement or a related business function; internship experience may be considered.
  • Experience creating presentations and business communications using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Experience analyzing data and generating business insights using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Experience supporting category management portfolio management pricing sourcing merchandising or supplier management activities.
  • Healthcare medical products diagnostics laboratory or distribution industry experience.
  • Experience working with business intelligence reporting or analytics tools.
  • Experience supporting product launches supplier onboarding or sales enablement initiatives.
  • Strong visual storytelling and executive presentation development skills.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed cross-functional environment.

Travel / Work Environment

  • Ability to work in a hybrid office environment if applicable.
  • Occasional travel may be required to support supplier meetings business reviews team events or strategic initiatives.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g. H1B O1 E3 H1B1 TN F1 OPT F1 STEM OPT F1 CPT etc.) now or in the future.

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future you should not apply for this position.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors including performance experience and skills equity regular job market evaluations and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKessons pay philosophy and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$68400 - $114000

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us by sending an email to (United States) or (Canada) . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more

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