Manager, Vendor Relationship Management

Vendor Relationship Management Manager

Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets. Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.

Job Summary

The Manager, Vendor Relationship Management will support Cardinal Health's Global Business & Finance Services (GBFS) governance model with Genpact and other strategic partners. This role ensures day-to-day execution of governance processes, adherence to contractual obligations, and early identification of risks. The Manager, Vendor Relationship Management drives discipline across governance forums, ensures accurate reporting, and serves as a trusted coordinator between GBFS leaders, business stakeholders, and vendor delivery teams.

Responsibilities

Governance Execution

• Manage day-to-day governance cadences across Tier 1 and Tier 2 relationships (e.g., meeting coordination, agenda prep, action follow-up).
• Ensure compliance with the governance calendar, templates, and escalation paths.
• Maintain and update standardized trackers (RAID logs, dashboards, issue / action registers).

Performance Management

Issue & Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

Success Profile

Detail-oriented operator who ensures governance rigor is applied consistently. Strong relationship builder who can influence without authority. Trusted "control tower" support for leadership (ensuring no surprises, and all issues are tracked and escalated appropriately.) Continuous learner who looks for opportunities to improve governance processes and tools.

Qualifications

What is expected of you and others at this level

Anticipated salary range : $87,700-$131,565

Bonus eligible : Yes

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 29 / 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.

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.