Strategic Sourcing Advisor (Indirect) – Enterprise Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flex spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Advisor, Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing for indirect categories. You will collaborate with business partners to understand sourcing needs, run competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and drive value through supplier relationships and risk mitigation.

This role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic cost optimization. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/indirect procurement, category management, supplier management and negotiation.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen.
• Strong project and process management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of SAP/SAP Ariba a plus.
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Category Sourcing Lead for assigned indirect categories (e.g., Environmental Health & Safety, Energy and Facilities).
• Partner with key stakeholders as the primary sourcing driver for indirect categories.
• Collaborate with indirect suppliers to source goods and services.
• Initiate, negotiate and finalize new indirect supplier contracts; maintain existing contracts.
• Manage Request for Proposal (RFP) events within indirect categories.
• Drive purchasing discipline and compliance with internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve BuyNow requests and new supplier setups within categories.
• Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure favorable contract terms.

Skills

English communication

Presentation skills

Financial acumen

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or 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. You will collaborate with business partners to understand sourcing needs, run competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and drive value through supplier relationships and risk mitigation.

This role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic cost optimization. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields, with strong