Senior Manager - Site Procurement

Cardinal Health•Waukegan, OH

10h•$106,700 - $152,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Cardinal Health's Global Sourcing team creates and manages strategic supplier partnerships that deliver innovation, best cost, and competitive advantages for customers, suppliers, and patients. It develops and executes sourcing plans using market intelligence, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration, including supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, supply chain optimization, and risk mitigation. The Senior Manager - Site Procurement manages sourcing execution at manufacturing sites in the United States and Canada. The role supports development of sourcing strategies that achieve total value, sustainable productivity, and high levels of quality and service aligned with business objectives, and leads implementation of those strategies at assigned sites. This includes creating site-specific implementation plans, identifying resource requirements, and aligning timelines with site leadership. The role partners with manufacturing teams to understand supply needs, select suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance and relationships, and assess and mitigate portfolio risks. It may also involve cross-functional process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma principles. The position leads and develops a team of Advisors supporting sites in the US and Canada, manages supplier escalations and pipeline reporting, and works with stakeholders and suppliers to improve performance, manage costs, and support sourcing objectives. Travel is 10–15%. The role is bonus eligible. The anticipated salary range is $106,700–$152,400.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a related field.
2–4 years of experience in a related field preferred.
Results-oriented, with proven execution experience preferred.
Negotiation experience preferred.
Project management experience preferred.
Knowledge or experience in category management, including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, industry dynamics, and market trends, preferred.
Demonstrated effectiveness in project and process management to execute sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams preferred.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and interact with personnel at varying levels of expertise in a global environment.
Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to interpret data and analytics.
Strong presentation abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge and understanding of global sourcing concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to varied tasks and projects.
Familiarity with self-branded, national distribution, and contract manufacturing agreements containing global pricing models.
Ability to work on medium- to large-scope sourcing initiatives and projects of varying complexity.
Ability to work independently with general guidance on new projects and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2–4 years of experience in a related field.
Proven results-oriented execution experience.
Negotiation experience.
Project management experience.
Knowledge or experience in category management, including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, industry dynamics, and market trends.
Demonstrated effectiveness in project and process management with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier escalations raised by site buyers and planners, including assurance of supply, pricing discrepancies, and accounts payable issues.
Lead and develop a team of Advisors supporting sites in the United States and Canada.
Manage VIP pipeline accuracy through alignment meetings with Finance, GSM, and site stakeholders, followed by project status reporting.
Support development of sourcing strategies using process and project management skills.
Develop and execute requests for proposals, information, or quotes (RFx).
Develop and execute site-specific plans to mitigate inflation among addressable, non-contractual suppliers.
Support and lead supplier negotiations as required.
Conduct site supplier discoveries and perform supplier due diligence.
Analyze data and apply financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings.
Build collaborative relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation.
Review contract requirements and negotiate critical terms and conditions in line with sourcing strategy.
Support supplier selection using knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes.
Manage supplier performance using supplier dashboards and reporting.
Represent sourcing in alignment with GSM at scheduled site quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and budget discussions.
Develop site-specific sourcing implementation plans, determine resource requirements, and align implementation timelines with site leadership.
Assess portfolio risk profiles and develop risk mitigation actions and plans.
Participate in cross-functional process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma principles.