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_What Category Management contributes to Cardinal Health_

At Cardinal Health, the marketing organization is the central hub of business driving activity. Marketing takes the lead on all aspects of the marketing mix – product, price, place, people and promotion. Marketing analyzes customer behavior to understand their needs, and motivations, broadly defines and communicates the brand purpose and passionately delivers total solutions for our customers.

Category management is responsible for cross functional collaboration that helps to deliver sales, profitability and inventory productivity goals by capitalizing on retail marketplace and shopper trends in designated categories. Manages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectations.

At Cardinal Health, our Category Management teams are at the forefront of shaping consumer-centric strategies that drive market leadership, customer value, and enterprise performance.

_Position Overview_

The Senior Category Manager will lead a high-performing team responsible for driving category strategy, supplier internal and external partnerships, and influence strategic priorities across key home healthcare.

This role is pivotal in delivering sales, margin, and inventory productivity targets by translating marketplace and shopper insights into actionable plans. This person will serve as a cross-functional integrator—partnering across Suppliers, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Inventory, Operations, and Regulatory to deliver best-in-class execution and customer outcomes.

_Responsibilities_

+ **Strategic Leadership:** Develop and execute category strategies that align with enterprise goals, drive market share, and deliver financial performance

+ **Team Development:** Lead and mentor a team of category managers; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

+ **Supplier Management:** Key external-facing leader—representing Cardinal Health in strategic supplier engagements and shaping the direction of category growth. This person will play a critical role in influencing supplier strategies and fostering collaborative partnerships that drive mutual value

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** proactively engage and align with cross-functional partners. Success in this role requires not only deep category expertise but also the ability to integrate perspectives across teams—ensuring that strategies are fully informed, executable, and enterprise-aligned

+ **Market Intelligence:** Leverage data and insights (e.g., Nielsen/IRI) to inform decisions, identify trends, and anticipate shifts in consumer behavior

+ **P&L Ownership:** Oversee full P&L for assigned categories and team portfolio; manage performance metrics and deliver against financial commitments

_Qualifications_

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, preferred

+ 7+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail strategy; Diabetes category experience strongly preferred

+ Proven leadership experience with direct team management and cross-functional influence

+ Strong analytical and financial acumen; ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable strategies

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with syndicated data tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) preferred

_What is expected of you and others at this level_

+ Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff

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

+ Ensures employees operate within guidelines

+ Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers

+ Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management

+ Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects

+ Gains consensus from various parties involved

**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:** 09/16/2025 *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._

_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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