Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect Procurement)

What Strategic Sourcing Indirect Procurement contributes to Cardinal Health

Strategic Sourcing and Indirect Procurement (Manager) is responsible for developing and executing IT strategies to source labor services that support our business stakeholders and programs. Perform analysis in order to select supplier and negotiate best value for Cardinal Health. Provide supplier relationship management and contract compliance management, including maximization of financial deliverables and risk mitigation. May work within various procurement systems to execute purchase orders and resolve technical issues as identified.

Location: Fully remote

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Strategic Sourcing and Category Management of Information Technology Labor
• Consult with stakeholders to create best contractual outcome including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and/or service levels.
• Negotiate, finalize and advise on the contract documents with support from risk management, legal finance and other key internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate and coordinate activities associated with the execution of the sourcing process including, but not limited to, the preparation and execution of a RFx, recommendations based on supplier responses, project summaries/business case results, supplier communication, etc.
• Develops and executes savings opportunities, efficiencies and process improvements
• Develop strong supplier relationships to drive effectiveness and value against the planned strategies; facilitate supplier reviews; generate continuous improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment with business unit and sourcing strategy objectives

Qualifications

• BS, or equivalent experience in related field preferred
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strategic sourcing and negotiating experience required
• Experience with various sourcing and procurement tools (i.e. SAP Ariba) preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Strong project and process management in order to execute sourcing strategy with cross functional teams
• Ensures employees operate within Cardinal Health guidelines and Indirect Procurement policy
• Develop expertise in core categories including product knowledge, industry dynamics and market trends
• The ideal candidate will be a highly accountable, action-oriented with an ability to work collaboratively with multi-faceted teams within a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others
• Knowledge and understanding of sourcing methodologies. Utilize the 7-step sourcing process to source the most appropriate vendor to meet Cardinal Health requirements including diverse vendors where opportunities exist
• Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs, including the ability to differentiate between a relevant trend and hype
• Establish collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to manage supplier performance and support long term strategy
• Develop expertise with contract requirements in order to negotiate the most favorable pricing, contract terms and conditions for Cardinal Health
• Interacts with peers, internal stakeholders and suppliers at various management levels may interact with senior management

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.