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_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.

_Responsibilities_

+ Develop and execute sourcing strategies with the support of cross functional teams by utilizing strong process and project management skills

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

+ Conduct global 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 business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation.

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

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

_Qualifications_

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field, preferred

+ 4+ years of experience in sourcing including global category management, technical product knowledge, cost drivers, related industry dynamics and market trends highly preferred.

+ Knowledge in contract negotiation preferred

+ Knowledge of Project Management preferred

+ 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

+ Strong presentation abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

+ Travel 10-15%.

_What is expected of you and others at this level_

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

+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

+ Works on complex projects of large scope

+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

+ Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

+ Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

**Anticipated salary range** : $79,700 - $113,800

**Bonus eligible** : No

**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: 5/30/2025 *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.

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_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._

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