Manager, Strategic Sourcing Indirect - IT Labor

Cardinal Health; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Indirect leader to drive cost optimization and risk mitigation across IT, ITO, and BPO categories. The role partners with business units to develop category roadmaps, conduct negotiations, and ensure compliance with procurement standards.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in strategic sourcing, a bachelor’s degree, and a track record of cross-functional leadership, supplier performance management, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 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

• Lead and coach a high-performing team across IT, ITO, and BPO categories.
• Develop multi-year category roadmaps and annual sourcing plans.
• Partner with business leaders to align supplier portfolios with goals.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts with strong terms and SLAs.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, and finance to ensure compliance.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and strategic value.
• Oversee day-to-day RFx processes and project evaluations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Roadmaps

Stakeholder Partnership

Contract Negotiation

Cross-Functional Alignment

Supplier Performance Management

Operational Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ideal candidate will be local to the Columbus, Ohio area. Also open to remote candidates in Eastern or Central time zones!

What Strategic Sourcing - Indirect Contributes To Cardinal Health

Strategic Sourcing Indirect is responsible for developing and executing category strategies and sourcing plans for indirect goods and services in support of business stakeholders and enterprise priorities. The role serves as a strategic business partner who will leverage market intelligence, spend analytics, supplier insights, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and drive value.

Responsibilities include strategy creation, category management, supplier segmentation, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and contract compliance management. The role is accountable for developing category roadmaps, identifying value creation opportunities, improving supplier performance, and advancing long-term category objectives aligned with business needs.

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.

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 Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and contingent labor categories.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Team Leadership: Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing team responsible for the execution of category strategies across BPO and ITO categories, fostering a continuous improvement culture.
• Strategic Execution: Develops, establishes, and executes multi-year category strategies and roadmaps aligned with business unit and overarching enterprise objectives.
• Business Partnership: Partners closely with key stakeholders to align supplier portfolios, sourcing strategies, and operational priorities with Cardinal Health’s long-term business goals.
• Value & Risk Optimization: Drives end-to-end strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiations, and supplier performance management to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and generate sustained value.
• Analytical Insights: Leverages industry trends, spend analytics, and market intelligence to identify innovation opportunities, operational efficiencies, and long-term cost-reduction strategies.
• Operational Governance: Manages day-to-day sourcing operations and team performance, ensuring strict compliance with procurement standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and established controls.
• Continuous Improvement: Supports the continuous refinement and enhancement of Cardinal Health's internal sourcing processes, procurement standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Anticipated salary range

$106,700- $152,400

Bonus eligible

Yes

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with my