Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT/BPO Expertise

Cardinal Health; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing leader to drive indirect category strategies, roadmaps, and supplier performance across IT, ITO, and BPO.

You will partner with executives and legal teams to negotiate high-value contracts, manage risk, and ensure governance across procurement activities. This role emphasizes strategic impact, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering tangible cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proven track record building and executing category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Specialized expertise in IT Outsourcing (ITO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and contingent labor Negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies across IT, ITO, and BPO categories.
• Develop multi-year category roadmaps and annual sourcing plans to optimize costs and mitigate risks.
• Partner with business unit leaders to align supplier portfolios with long-term goals.
• Lead negotiations for high-value contracts with strong terms and SLAs.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, and finance to ensure procurement standards and controls.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and continuous value creation.
• Oversee day-to-day sourcing operations and project evaluations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

Cardinal Health seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing leader to drive indirect category strategies, roadmaps, and supplier performance across IT, ITO, and BPO.

You will partner with executives and legal teams to negotiate high-value contracts, manage risk, and ensure governance across procurement activities. This role emphasizes strategic impact, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering tangible cost reductions.