Strategic Sourcing Advisor, Indirect — Global Impact

Cardinal Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Columbia, SC seeks an Advisor, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect) to lead end-to-end sourcing across Environmental Health & Safety, Energy, and Facilities categories. You will run competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and partner with stakeholders to maximize value and ensure compliant purchasing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management, with strong communication skills; SAP/SAP Ariba familiarity is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management and negotiation.
• Effective communication in English and presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Project and process management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP and SAP Ariba a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for assigned indirect categories (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Energy, Facilities).
• Partner with stakeholders to understand sourcing needs and drive value.
• Conduct competitive bids, negotiate, and finalize supplier contracts.
• Manage RFP events and ensure purchasing discipline and compliance.
• Review buy requests and new supplier setups; collaborate with legal for favorable terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Presentation skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Process management

MS Office

SAP

SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP Ariba

Job description

Cardinal Health in Columbia, SC seeks an Advisor, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect) to lead end-to-end sourcing across Environmental Health & Safety, Energy, and Facilities categories. You will run competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and partner with stakeholders to maximize value and ensure compliant purchasing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management, with strong communication skills; SAP/SAP Ariba familiarity is a