Supplier Relations Manager

cardinalhealth; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Defined contribution pension plan

Disability coverage

Work-life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health Canada is seeking a Supplier Relations Manager to lead supplier partnerships within the ValueLink program and work with our Marketing team to enhance supplier value-adds. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to retain suppliers and attract new ones, improving operational effectiveness and stakeholder collaboration.

The position reports to the Director, Supplier Relations and is based in a hybrid setup with twice-weekly in-office work at our Vaughan, Ontario

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in business, marketing or related field.
• 4-8 years of marketing and/or logistics solutions experience with a focus on business development including negotiations.
• Strong marketing, sales, logistics and project management skills are required.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and ability to manage data.

Responsibilities

• Manage all supplier-related operational activities to ensure timely execution, issue resolution, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supplier stakeholders.
• Drive supplier performance management and identify opportunities to optimize partnerships.
• Lead onboarding of new suppliers with detailed project plans and ongoing support.
• Support migration to a standardized operating agreement model and improve supplier engagement processes.
• Assess market dynamics and align offerings with Cardinal Health value proposition.
• Partner with the Marketing team to develop collateral that communicates ValueLink supplier value-adds.

Skills

Marketing

Logistics

Negotiations

Project management

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree or equivalent (business/marketing)

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Salesforce

Job description

Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1,400 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.

We are currently seeking a Supplier Relations Manager to add to our Marketing team. The role will identify, develop, and execute marketing strategies geared towards improving relationships with Supplier who participate in our stockless program ( ValueLink ® ) . The individual will work to retain and strategically add new Suppliers to our stockless program and deliver solutions that streamline operational activities with these Supplier partners. This key role has a short to medium term impact on the direction and profitability of the ValueLink Program. This role reports to the Director, Supplier Relations. This is a hybrid position reporting twice a week at our Vaughan, Ontario office.

For more information on what it is like to work for us, please watch our Cardinal Health - Wings video, as well as a products overview at Shop Cardinal Health Canada Products .

Your Contributions to the Organization will be :

• Managing all Supplier‑related operational activities to ensure timely execution, effective issue resolution, and operational excellence.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within Supplier organizations
• Driving Supplier performance management, including identifying opportunities to optimize partnerships, improve mutual efficiencies, and align more closely with customer needs
• Leading the onboarding of new Suppliers through detailed project plans, execution oversight, and ongoing support
• Supporting the migration of Suppliers to a standardized operating agreement model and improving the overall engagement processes for Suppliers
• Assessing market dynamics, validating Supplier needs, and aligning offerings with the Cardinal Health value proposition
• Partnering with the internal Marketing team to develop marketing and sales collateral that clearly articulates ValueLink® Supplier value‑adds

The Job might be for you if you have:

• University Degree or equivalent experience (business, marketing or related)
• 4-8 years of experience in marketing and/or logistical solutions experience with focus on business development including negotiations
• Strong marketing, sales, logistics and project management skills are required
• A strong business background with ability to influence various stakeholders
• Ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced, change oriented workplace
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel (data management)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) as well as Tableau and Salesforce
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic, with a clear sense of objective
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments on an ongoing basis
• Previous experience in the healthcare industry is an asset
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Anticipated salary range : $80,100 - $106,700

Bonus eligible : Yes

This role is eligible for a performance-based annual bonus. Bonus awards are not guaranteed and are determined based on individual performance, company performance, and other business factors, in accordance with the company's bonus plan.

Position currently vacant : Yes

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual and company performance, experience, skills, and other business factors.

Cardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Cardinal Health Canada is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada. As an essential partner in Canadian healthcare, we strive every day to build a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where team members can be their authentic selves, grow in their careers, and be proud to serve our customer partners.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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