• Senior Specialist, Supplier Relations

    Cardinal Health (Austin, TX)


    _What Supplier Relations contributes to Cardinal Health:_

     

    Supplier Relations is responsible providing enhanced relationship management for suppliers that translates into exceptional customer service, including maximizing the supply chain, negotiation of operational agreements and above the line revenue.

    _Responsibilities_

    + Own a portfolio of suppliers that bill third party and honor our mutual customers’ shipping preference.

    + Establish and own communication channels with assigned suppliers.

    + Research and accurately respond to Salesforce cases submitted by internal teams in a timely manner.

    + Innovate and implement strategies to grow existing/base customer pack volumes year over year.

    + Prioritize activities around newly implemented customers to positively influence onboarding objectives.

    + Work Salesforce cases submitted for supplier portfolio within SLA guidelines.

    + Participate in key priorities/initiatives:

    + Matching customer freight history data to the appropriate suppliers.

    + Supporting OptiFreight Logistics initiatives with active participation, feedback, and advocacy.

    + Achieving/Maintaining health within assigned portfolio.

    + Identifying supplier-specific fees for documentation and potential data scrub automation.

    Qualifications:

    BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred.

     

    Sourcing or supplier sourcing experience preferred

     

    Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field preferred

     

    Results oriented; critical, strategic thinking; problem solver

     

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

     

    Proficient in Microsoft office

     

    Prior customer service or support experience preferred

     

    What is expected of you and others at this level?

     

    + Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

    + Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

    + Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve

    + Applies judgement within defined parameters

    + Receives general guidance; may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

    + Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

    + Acts with a sense of urgency to complete all assigned tasks

    **Anticipated salary range:** $57,000 - $81,600

    **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:** 3/06/2026 *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._

     

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