Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT & Indirect (Remote)

Cardinal Health; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a strategic sourcing leader for indirect categories, based in the Columbus, Ohio area. Remote candidates in Eastern or Central time zones are welcome.

The role focuses on developing category roadmaps, driving supplier performance, and negotiating complex, high-value agreements across IT, ITO, and BPO. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or related fields, with a proven track record of delivering value and aligning

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.
• Specialized expertise in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value agreements for ITO, BPO, and contingent labor categories.

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 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.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a strategic sourcing leader for indirect categories, based in the Columbus, Ohio area. Remote candidates in Eastern or Central time zones are welcome.

The role focuses on developing category roadmaps, driving supplier performance, and negotiating complex, high-value agreements across IT, ITO, and BPO. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or related fields, with a proven track record of delivering value and aligning