Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst at McKesson

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.

About the Role

The Procurement Analyst plays a vital role in supporting the organization's sourcing and procurement operations through data analysis, process optimization, and supplier performance evaluation. This position is responsible for gathering and interpreting procurement data, preparing reports, and providing actionable insights to drive cost savings, compliance, and operational efficiency. The Procurement Analyst collaborates with category managers, sourcing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies are data-driven and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance metrics.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support decision-making.
• Assist in the execution of sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and supplier evaluations.
• Support contract management activities by tracking key dates, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitor supplier performance using established KPIs and scorecards.
• Identify and escalate supplier risks or performance issues to category managers.
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives.
• Work closely with category managers, finance, and business units to gather requirements and align procurement activities with business needs.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and data accuracy.
• Stay current with procurement best practices, tools, and technologies.

Minimum Requirements & Education

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.

Critical Skills

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with procurement systems and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Data Interpretation and Reporting
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Adaptability and Initiative

Key skills/competency

• Procurement analytics
• Supply chain data
• Cost savings identification
• Supplier performance monitoring
• Spend analysis
• RFP/RFI support
• Contract management
• Process optimization
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
• Stakeholder engagement