Advisor, Strategic Sourcing, Raw Materials

Strategic Sourcing Advisor

Ideal candidates will be within a drivable distance to the Dublin, OH, office.

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. 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. As an Advisor in Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Cardinal Brand products, spend, and suppliers. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve best total value, sustainable productivity, and high levels of quality and service aligned with cross-functional business objectives. You will work with business partners to understand customer and patient needs then effectively select suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and manage supplier performance and relationships. This will include understanding your portfolio risk profile and developing mitigation actions and plans. You will have the opportunity to participate in process development projects with cross-functional partners utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles.

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
• Support supplier selection and performance management by being familiar with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes

Qualifications

What is expected of you and others at this level :

Anticipated salary range : $80,900 - $115,500

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

Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 15 / 2025

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.