Procurement Specialist – Real Estate & Staffing Services (Remote)

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<p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><p>The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for Real Estate services and Staffing solutions (Temporary and Direct Hire). This role ensures cost-effective procurement strategies, compliance with company policies, and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, vendor management experience, and a deep understanding of procurement best practices within these categories.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Key <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Responsibilities </span></span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Real Estate services (lease management, brokerage, facilities) and Staffing services (temporary labor, direct hire).</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Supplier Management: Identify</span><span>, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; </span><span>maintain</span><span> strong relationships to ensure performance and compliance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, pricing, and service-level agreements to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Market Analysis: Monitor</span><span> market trends and benchmark pricing to </span><span>optimize</span><span> procurement decisions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (HR, Real Estate, Finance) to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business needs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Reporting & Analytics: Track spend, savings, and supplier performance; prepare reports for leadership review.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b>Minimum Requirement</b></p><p>Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.</p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span><span>Education</span></span></b></p><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain</span><span>, Business Administration, or related field.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b><span><span>Certifications (Preferred)</span></span></b></p><p><span><span>CPSM, CPP, or similar procurement certifications.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Critical Skills</span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>4+ years of procurement experience, preferably in Real Estate and Staffing categories.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong negotiation and contract management skills. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in procurement systems and MS Office Suite. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Key Competencies </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strategic thinking and problem-solving.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong ethical standards and attention to detail.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>Salary:</b> 90,600.00 - 120,800.00 - 151,000.00 USD Annual with 15% MP </span></p><p><span>(Target comp approx~100K with 15% MIP) </span></p><p></p><p><b><span>P3</span></b></p></div></div><p></p><p>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. <span>The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.</span> 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, please <a href="https://careers.mckesson.com/en/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here.</a></p><p></p><p><b>Our Base Pay Range for this position</b></p><p></p>$90,600 - $151,000<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our </span><a href="https://www.mckesson.com/about-mckesson/eeo-at-mckesson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Equal Employment Opportunity</span></a><span> page.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Join us at McKesson!</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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