**_What Strategic Sourcing - Global Products contributes to Cardinal Health_** Global Sourcing is responsible for creating and managing diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost and competitive advantages that benefit customers, suppliers and patients. Develops and executes strategic plans by leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive advantage is created through supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, supply chain optimization and risk mitigation. Strategic Sourcing Global Products is responsible for managing a portfolio of Cardinal Brand products, raw materials, spend and suppliers. Development and execution of global sourcing strategies to achieve best total value, sustainable productivity and high levels of quality and service aligned with business objectives. **_Qualifications_** + 1+ years of experience + High School Diploma, GED or technical certification in related field or equivalent experience, preferred + Good Customer Service Experience + Excellent Communication Skills: written and verbal + Good Problem Solving / Decision making Skills + Experience with Computer systems + Bilingual (English/Spanish) **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Takes the lead in effectively applying and teaching new processes and skills in order to accomplish a wide variety of assignments + Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area + Ability to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertise + Performs the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specialization + Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for team + Works independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete work + Provides guidance to less experienced team members + May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise _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)