Global Medical Sourcing Manager: Product Launch & Strategy

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay pre-pay access

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own and drive high-priority, high-revenue product opportunities from assessment through launch. You will lead private-brand medical product sourcing, including supplier discovery, RFQs/RFPs, and negotiations, while coordinating across Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure timely commercialization.

You will manage complex product launches, develop risk-adjusted plans, and deliver portfolio updates to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, or product commercialization.
• Demonstrated experience leading the end-to-end strategic sourcing process.
• Strong project management experience with multiple high-priority initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and suppliers.
• Strong financial and analytical skills including should-cost analysis and landed cost.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the top 5–6 highest-revenue, most complex product opportunities from assessment to launch.
• Develop sourcing strategies for new Private Brand medical products, including RFQs, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Lead complex cross-functional product launches coordinating Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and suppliers.
• Evaluate opportunities using revenue potential, landed cost, should-cost, margin impact, and time to market.
• Develop integrated project plans, identify risks, and drive accountability to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Lead supplier engagement and commercial negotiations, including pricing and term sheets.
• Mentor 1–2 Strategic Sourcing Advisors and provide guidance on execution.
• Prepare executive updates communicating portfolio progress and financial impact.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Contract negotiations

RFQs/RFPs

Project management

Financial analysis

Senior leader communication

People leadership

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own and drive high-priority, high-revenue product opportunities from assessment through launch. You will lead private-brand medical product sourcing, including supplier discovery, RFQs/RFPs, and negotiations, while coordinating across Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure timely commercialization.

You will manage complex product launches, develop risk-adjusted plans, and deliver portfolio updates to senior