Site Procurement Manager - Sustainable Technologies

Overview

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. The Manager in Strategic Sourcing manages a portfolio of raw materials and components for Cardinal Health Brand products, spend and suppliers. The role supports 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.

It also leads the execution of sourcing strategies within assigned manufacturing sites, creating site‑specific plans, understanding resource requirements and driving alignment with site leadership on timelines. The Manager works with manufacturing partners to understand supply needs, select suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts and manage supplier performance and relationships, including risk mitigation and process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma principles.

• Manage supplier escalations driven by site buyer/planner, including assurance of supply, pricing discrepancies and accounts payable.
• Manage VIP pipeline accuracy through stakeholder (Finance, GSM, Site resources) alignment meetings and subsequent project status reporting.
• Support development of sourcing strategies by utilizing 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 use financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings.
• Establish a 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.
• Support supplier selection by evaluating manufacturing, quality and supply‑chain processes.
• Drive supplier performance management by using supplier dashboards and reporting.
• Participate and represent sourcing in alignment with GSM at scheduled site QBRs and budget discussions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Preferred 4-6 years of experience in a related field.
• Results‑oriented with proven execution experience.
• Negotiation experience, preferred.
• Project‑management experience, preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in category management including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, industry dynamics and market trends.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in project and process management to execute sourcing strategy with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with ability to interpret data and analytics.
• Solid presentation abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Travel 10-15% of the time.

• 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 with significant 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: $105,100 – $165,110. Bonus eligible:
Yes.

• 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.

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 or 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.