Contract Manager, Indirect Strategic Sourcing

What Strategic Sourcing - Indirect contributes to Cardinal HealthGlobal 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. Responsibilities Responsible for developing and executing strategy to source indirect goods and services to support our business stakeholders and programs.Performs analysis in order to select supplier and negotiate best value for Cardinal Health.Provides supplier relationship management and contract compliance management, including maximization of financial deliverables and risk mitigation.May work within various procurement systems to execute purchase orders and resolve technical issues as identified.Qualifications8-12 years of experience, preferredBachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredWhat is expected of you and others at this levelApplies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projectsParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactProvides solutions which may set precedentIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsReceives guidance on overall project objectivesActs as a mentor to less experienced colleaguesAnticipated salary range: $102,000 - $145,700Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 05/01/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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