Cardinal Health's Global Sourcing team 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.

As an Advisor in Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of raw materials and components for Cardinal Health Brand products, spend and suppliers. You will support the development of sourcing strategies to achieve best total value, sustainable productivity and high levels of quality and service aligned with cross-functional business objectives. Additionally, you will lead the execution of the sourcing strategies within your assigned manufacturing sites. This will include creating site-specific plans for strategy implementation, understanding resource requirements, and driving alignment with site leadership on timelines. You will also work with manufacturing partners to understand supply needs, effectively select suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and manage supplier performance and relationships. This will include understanding your portfolio risk profile and developing mitigation actions and plans. You will have the opportunity to participate in process improvement projects with cross-functional partners utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing supplier escalations driven by site buyer/planner including assurance of supply, pricing discrepancies and accounts payable.

Responsible for managing VIP pipeline accuracy through conducting stakeholder (Finance, GSM, Site resources) alignment meetings & subsequent project status reporting.

Support development of sourcing strategies by utilizing strong process and project management skills

Develop and execute requests for proposals, information, or quotes (RFx)

Develop and execute site-specific addressable (non-contractual) supplier inflation mitigation plans.

Support and lead supplier negotiations as required.

Conduct site supplier discoveries and execute supplier due diligence

Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings

Establish collaborative environment with key suppliers and manufacturing partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation.

Review contract requirements to negotiate critical terms and conditions in line with sourcing strategy.

Supporting supplier selection by being familiar with manufacturing, quality and supply chain processes

Drive supplier performance management by utilizing supplier dashboards and reporting

Participate & represent sourcing in alignment with GSM as required at scheduled site QBRs and budget discussions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field

2-4 years of experience in related field preferred

Results oriented with proven execution experience

Negotiation experience

Project Management experience

Knowledge/experience in category management including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, related industry dynamics and market trends.

Demonstrated effectiveness in project and process management in order to execute sourcing strategy with cross functional teams.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at various levels of expertise on a global landscape.

Demonstrated financial acumen with an ability to interpret data and analytics

Solid presentation abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of global sourcing concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.

Familiar with self-branded, national distribution and contract manufacturing agreements containing global pricing models.

Works on medium to large scope sourcing initiatives and projects with varying degrees of complexity.

Completes work independently and receives general guidance on new projects and initiatives.

May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.

May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Travel 10-15%.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

Projects may have significant and long-term impact

Provides solutions which may set precedent

Independently determines method for completion of new projects

Receives guidance on overall project objectives

Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $155,295

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/13/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.