Indirect Sourcing Lead — IT/BPO

RXinsider LTD.; United States; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing – Indirect leader to develop and execute multi-year category roadmaps for IT, ITO, BPO, and contingent labor. You will partner with business units to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and drive value.

This role offers hybrid work with local presence required in Columbus and remote options for Eastern/Central time zones; 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience preferred, with strong negotiation, supplier management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field, preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing comprehensive category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, and robust supplier management programs.
• Specialized expertise in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value agreements for IT Outsourcing (ITO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and contingent labor categories.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Coach and develop to ensure high performance and execution of sourcing strategies across IT, ITO, and BPO categories.
• Strategic Sourcing & Roadmaps: Develop and execute multi-year category roadmaps and annual sourcing plans to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and align with business budgets.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partner closely with business unit leaders to align supplier portfolios and sourcing activities with long-term organizational goals.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for complex, high-value agreements—securing strong legal and commercial terms, robust KPIs, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with legal, risk management, and finance to finalize contracts in strict compliance with procurement standards and internal controls.
• Supplier Performance Management: Drive supplier segmentation, facilitate structured reviews, and foster strong vendor relationships to yield continuous value and innovation.
• Operational Governance: Oversee day-to-day RFx processes, project evaluations, and team workflows to drive process efficiencies and compliance.
• Other Duties: Support special sourcing projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Procurement

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cardinal Health in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing – Indirect leader to develop and execute multi-year category roadmaps for IT, ITO, BPO, and contingent labor. You will partner with business units to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and drive value.

This role offers hybrid work with local presence required in Columbus and remote options for Eastern/Central time zones; 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience preferred, with strong negotiation, supplier management, and