Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT Indirect Procurement)

$103,500 - $147,900/Yr

Cardinal Health - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT Indirect Procurement) at Cardinal Health is responsible for developing and executing strategies to source indirect goods and services, specifically in the IT sector. This role focuses on supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management to maximize financial deliverables and mitigate risks. The position requires collaboration with various business units to align sourcing strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring effective procurement processes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Strategic Sourcing and Category Management of Information Technology Labor, Hardware and Software
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment with business unit and sourcing strategy objectives
• Consult with stakeholders to create best contractual outcomes including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and/or service levels
• Negotiate, finalize, and advise on the contract documents with support from risk management, legal, finance, and other key internal stakeholders
• Develop strong supplier relationships to drive effectiveness and value against the planned strategies; facilitate supplier reviews; generate continuous improvement ideas
• Facilitate and coordinate activities associated with the execution of the sourcing process including preparation and execution of RFx, recommendations based on supplier responses, project summaries/business case results, supplier communication, etc.
• Develops and executes savings opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 8-12 years of experience, preferred
• Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation experience
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience with various sourcing and procurement tools (i.e. SAP Ariba) preferred

Benefits

• 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