Global Indirect Packaging Sourcing Manager II

Cencora; Texas, United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Sourcing Manager II to implement indirect category and sourcing strategies across packaging for global operations. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, supplier selection, and contract optimization to drive value and compliance.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a global environment while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Experience supporting operational procurement in manufacturing, logistics, packaging, or pharmaceutical.
• Exceptional contract management and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing global indirect sourcing strategies for the packaging category.
• Creates and drives collaboration with internal stakeholders at the various Cencora business units as well as external vendors to optimize value on indirect spend.
• Assists in the identification and selection of suppliers to meet the needs identified across the company by competitive bidding, conducting value analysis, industry structure evaluations, and understanding total costs.
• Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora's interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.
• Continuously re-evaluates contracts to ensure Cencora is obtaining the best price, product and services.
• Supports efforts to build and maintain supplier partnerships and relationships, resolve issues, conflicts and cultural differences, and implement B2B solutions as needed.
• Provides advisory services to other departments and divisions in the purchase of indirect goods where procurement does not own the category, such as contracting and negotiation strategies.
• Manages strategic account relationships with senior management of supplier organizations.
• Collaborates with internal departments such as Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Operations, etc. in order to ensure the best interests of Cencora are met.
• Utilizes guidelines and tools for indirect strategic sourcing to procure indirect goods and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Travel is required for business needs
• Performs related duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

iCertis

Job description

Cencora is seeking a Sourcing Manager II to implement indirect category and sourcing strategies across packaging for global operations. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, supplier selection, and contract optimization to drive value and compliance.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a global environment while traveling as needed.