Indirect Strategic Sourcing Advisor | Supplier Negotiations

Cardinal Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Advisor, Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing for indirect categories within Global Sourcing. The role focuses on developing relationships with category partners, running competitive bids, negotiations, and contracting to optimize spend and mitigate risk.

The position requires experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract compliance, with attention to financial outcomes and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field preferred that includes strategic sourcing (indirect), category management, supplier management and negotiation experience, preferred.
• Effective communication in English and presentation skills. Ability to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization, as well as with external supplier partners.

Responsibilities

• Category Sourcing Lead for the assigned indirect categories that may include Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Energy and Facilities.
• Primary Souring business partner support for key stakeholders within assigned indirect categories.
• Work closely with indirect suppliers to source indirect goods and services.
• Initiate, negotiate and finalize new indirect supplier contracts and maintain existing contracts.
• Manage Request for Proposal (RFP) events within assigned indirect categories.
• Drive purchasing discipline and compliance with internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve BuyNow purchase requests and new supplier setups within assigned categories.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure favorable contract and purchasing terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Communication

Financial acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking an Advisor, Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing for indirect categories within Global Sourcing. The role focuses on developing relationships with category partners, running competitive bids, negotiations, and contracting to optimize spend and mitigate risk.

The position requires experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract compliance, with attention to financial outcomes and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.