Sourcing Manager II, Packaging

Cencora•Conshohocken, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director – Global Indirect Category Management 3PL (GICM), the Sourcing Manager II is responsible for implementing indirect category and sourcing strategies in support of global packaging category plans. This role is responsible for the development, execution, and compliance of global indirect sourcing strategies across all Cencora business units.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education
Five to seven (5-7) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience
Experience supporting operational procurement in manufacturing, logistics, packaging, or pharmaceutical
Exceptional contract management and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data
Knowledge of global cultural differences and business practices
Ability to navigate confrontational issues in a positive manner
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with global internal stakeholders
Excellent negotiation and contract optimization skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Strong problem solving and ability to apply appropriate tools and analysis to specific situations
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required

Nice To Haves

proficiency in SAP Ariba and iCertis a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for executing global indirect sourcing strategies for the packaging category
Creates and drives collaboration with internal stakeholders at the various Cencora business units as well as external vendors to optimize value on indirect spend
Assists in the identification and selection of suppliers to meet the needs identified across the company by competitive bidding, conducting value analysis, industry structure evaluations, and understanding total costs
Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora’s interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies
Continuously re-evaluates contracts to ensure Cencora is obtaining the best price, product and services
Supports efforts to build and maintain supplier partnerships and relationships, resolve issues, conflicts and cultural differences, and implement B2B solutions as needed
Provides advisory services to other departments and divisions in the purchase of indirect goods where procurement does not own the category, such as contracting and negotiation strategies
Manages strategic account relationships with senior management of supplier organizations
Collaborates with internal departments such as Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Operations, etc. in order to ensure the best interests of Cencora are met
Utilizes guidelines and tools for indirect strategic sourcing to procure indirect goods and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner
Travel is required for business needs
Performs related duties as assigned