Responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level, may negotiate product cost, and utilizing terms and conditions, working with internal customers to reduce product cost, improve the supply chain and evaluate supplier performance, and executing purchase orders and manages raw material inventory. **_Accountabilities in this role_** + Review requirements “MRP” and place orders for assigned products within appropriate time frames + Ensure timely delivery of products, materials, and supplies + Assess, determine, and communicate resolution of supplier problems that pertain to service level and inventory issues; Phase In Phase Out coordination (RM’s Savings Projects); Accounts Payable issues resolution - related to RM suppliers; Supply Chain Optimization (LSS Projects); RM Quality issues resolution / credit collection; RM Inventory Management; Manage Supplier relationships. + Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers (manufacturing, warehouse, planning) and external customer (Plants in Mexico, Dominican Republic and other subcontractors). **_What is expected of you for success in your role_** + Demonstrates advanced knowledge of purchasing concepts and principles, including best practices + Analyzes and develops recommendations for contract terms and business requirements + Manages purchasing activities to provide deliverables within the stated performance and quality parameters + Identifies opportunities for improvements to service, inventory and quality **Competencies** **_What is expected of you and others at this level in Sourcing for functional success_** + Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces + Collaborates with others and builds strategic alliances globally; negotiates to build broad-based support and/or persuades others in order to influence important outcomes. + Demonstrates and executes on knowledge and understanding of relevant business process(es) (organization and/or function-specific processes) at various levels to ensure successful completion of project, process, etc. + Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified. + Evaluates alternative solutions/decisions in light of the potential impact on **_Qualifications_** + Bachelor Degree + Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field + Experience with sourcing ideas and identifying/protecting intellectual property + Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertise + Bilingual English/Spanish preferred + Excellent skills in MS Excel, MS Access highly preferred + Experience managing MRP systems preferred + APICS or ISM Certification desired _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._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)