Job Description

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. Responsible for developing and executing strategy to source indirect goods and services to 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.

Accountabilities

Indirect Sourcing Category Lead for assigned categoriesPrimary Sourcing business partner support for key stakeholders within assigned indirect categoriesWork closely with indirect suppliers to source indirect goods and services Initiate, negotiate and finalize new indirect supplier contracts and maintain existing indirect supplier contracts Resource for Indirect Procurement team regarding Data Privacy AgreementsManage Request for Proposal (RFP) events within assigned indirect categoriesDrive purchasing discipline and compliance with internal stakeholdersReview and approve Ariba purchase requests within assigned categories

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred8-12 years of experience in related fieldStrategic Sourcing (indirect or direct) experienceUnderstanding of various commodities within the enterprise, including labor, IT, Hardware and SoftwareAdvanced Excel skillsSupplier management, contracting and negotiation experienceAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally and inclusively.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsApplies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projectsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactProvides solutions which may set precedentIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsReceives guidance on overall project objectivesActs as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

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.

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