Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Raw Materials and Packaging

Cardinal Health; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager for Strategic Sourcing focused on raw materials and packaging. This remote position requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to optimize performance and drive cost savings. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, financial acumen, and a Bachelor's degree. The role involves significant supplier management and strategic planning to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manages a significant portfolio of suppliers for raw materials and packaging.
• Develops effective short and long-term category strategies.
• Collaborates with business partners to optimize supplier performance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Raw Materials and Packaging

What Strategic Sourcing - Global Products contributes to Cardinal Health

Global Sourcing is responsible for creating and managing diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost and competitive advantages that benefit customers, suppliers and patients. Develops and executes strategic plans by leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive advantage is created through supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, supply chain optimization and risk mitigation.

Strategic Sourcing Global Products is responsible for managing a portfolio of Cardinal Brand products, raw materials, spend and suppliers. Development and execution of global sourcing strategies to achieve best total value, sustainable productivity and high levels of quality and service aligned with business objectives.

This position is a work from home opportunity but will require periodic visits to the El Paso facility. The idea candidate would be in the El Paso area.

Responsibilities

Manages a significant portfolio of suppliers supporting raw materials and packaging materials for the medical manufacturing network.

Through self and others:

Develop effective short and long-term category strategies to include supply chain continuity, risk management, optimizing supplier network and attaining best cost.

Collaborate with and influence business partners in a highly matrixed environment to optimize key supplier performance and innovation. Influence business decisions to enter/exit product lines, drive make/buy decisions and implement supply in optimizations.

Proactive leadership and management with cross-functional partners to effectively select suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts and manage supplier performance and relationships.

Facilitates Supplier Relationship Management through development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators for the category; establishes collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation.

Lead negotiation/implementation of Agreement; develops contract terms and conditions to elevate rates/terms and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field preferred

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertise, as well as external suppliers

Demonstrates a strong financial acumen.

Expertise contract requirements to negotiate critical terms and conditions in line with category strategy.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals; provides solutions which may set precedent.

Deep stakeholder engagement to influence business decisions relevant to the category strategy.

Drives annual cost savings through effective strategies and negotiations. Cost savings should meet each year’s business.

Sets aggressive continuous improvement goals for assigned categories and explores a broad set of value levers to deliver through others on targets.

Understand the medical supplier portfolio risk profile and develop mitigation actions and plans.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at various levels of expertise on a global landscape.

Interact with subordinates, peers, customers and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.

Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $155,295

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 myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Application window anticipated to close: 5/30/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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About the company

Cardinal Health improves the cost-effectiveness of healthcare. We help focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality.