Sr Manager Supplier Engagement

TheSr. Manager Supplier Engagementwill play a critical role in leading and advancing operations for the McKesson Supplier Engagement program. This role reports to the Director of Supplier Engagement and partners closely with Business Unit leaders Sourcing & Procurement Legal Compliance and external stakeholders to ensure McKessons objectives align with federal obligations enterprise policy and our purpose ofAdvancing Health Outcomes for All.

As a senior individual contributor you will serve as the primary operational leader for the Supplier Engagement team responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of program initiatives including process modernization and digital transformation. We are seeking aresults-drivenstrategic business partner whocreates value provides efficiency and ensures compliance with measurable impact across McKessons supply chain.The ideal candidate is aself-starterwho can independently manage priorities with strong project management writing and communication and skills.

KeyResponsibilities

ProgramManagement& Strategy

• ExecuteMcKessons Supplier Engagement strategy including annual goals metrics and continuous improvementinitiatives.

• Contributetoaligningshaping influencing and executing against enterprisepriorities.

• LeadingSupplier Engagement operations including intake validation of suppliersize/status stakeholder handoff and issueresolution.

• Serve as a SME and consultative resource to internal teams on supplier engagement policy interpretation risk aware execution and questions across theenterprise.

• Partner with procurement and business stakeholders to integrate supplier engagement considerations into sourcing RFPs/RFQs and contractingactivities.

Compliance& Federal Contracting Support

• Assist in administering McKessonsFederalsmall business subcontractingand other regulatoryobligations includinggood-faith outreach documentation and support for audits orreviews.

• Ensure alignment with McKessons Supplier Engagementpolicy and classificationrequirements.

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Leadprocess improvement initiatives tostandardize simplifydrive adoption of digitaltransformationtoolsandautomate Supplier Engagementworkflows.

• Partner with technology and data teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions build dashboards and create AI-enabledinsights.

• Embed Supplier Engagement capabilities into enterprise sourcing supplier management and dataecosystems.

• Monitor emerging regulatoryoperational and data risks and proactively adjust programexecution.

Stakeholder & Customer Support

• Function asoperations pointof contact for Business Units Indirect Sourcing & Procurement Government Contracting and Inclusion & Belonging.

• Manage internal customer support models including SLAs SOPs FAQs and escalation protocols.

ExternalPartnerships & Outreach

• Coordinate supplier outreach activities programshowcases match-making eventsandinternaleducationand engagement activities to expand access to qualified smallsuppliers.

• Identify vet and engageindividualsuppliers andsupplier-focusedorganizationsacross applicable federalclassifications.

Reporting & Data Management

• Track analyze and report supplier metrics including Tier II or internal reporting ensuring data accuracy andusability.

• Track program KPIs and prepare executive-ready dashboards andsummaries.

MinimumQualifications:

• Bachelors degreeor equivalent experience

• 8 yearsofexperience inprocurementsupply chainstrategic sourcingcomplianceprogram operationsgovernment contracting orrelated field.

Required Skills

• An ability to operate with an enterprise mindset aligning local wins to enterpriseoutcomes.

• Experienceleading complex cross-functionalprogram initiativewithdemonstrated expertiseinprocess improvement operational governance and stakeholdermanagement.

• Working knowledge offederal state orlocalgovernmentsubcontractingprograms includingreporting andregulatorycompliance obligations

• Stronganalytical documentation andcommunication skills including the ability to translatecomplexconceptsinto clear actionable plans and executive-readymaterials.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities coordinate dependencies and drive execution in ademanding environment.

• Strongattention to detail with the ability to identify risks gaps and processinconsistencies.

• Collaborative customer-focused and self-directed with the ability to build relationships adapt to ambiguity and work effectively across matrixedteams.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with commercial and government or public sectorcontractingincluding experience with Tier IIreportingand suppliercertification.

• Ability to modernize processes and execute withpace.

• Experiencemanaging or supporting supplier diversity orsubcontracting programs for a federalprime contractor includingresponding togovernmentauditsandinquiries.

• Demonstrated participation in digital transformation initiativesincludingevaluation implementation or optimization of procurement or supplier or vendor management technologyplatforms.

• Familiarity withdata analytics dashboards or workflow automation platforms such as SAP AribaPower BIVIVA STARSSupplier portaletc.

AdditionalKnowledge&Skills

• Applied AI fluency -demonstrateduse of AI assistants (Claude Copilot ChatGPT) and intelligent automation to accelerate program delivery enhance forecasting and drive decision-makingspeed.

• Ability to influence align and drive outcomes without direct people management responsibility.