What Strategic Sourcing - National Brands contributes to Cardinal Health

Global 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.

Strategic Sourcing - National Brands provides supplier relationship management, end to end supply chain support, and cross-functional operational improvements. Leverage fact-based data and analytics to negotiate contracts for goods and services that meet or exceed fiscal expectations. Responsible for performance management, including maximization of financial deliverables and risk mitigation. Create strategies and influence internal and external stakeholders to execute effectively.

Job Summary

As support to the Director, Strategic Sourcing National Brands, the primary purpose of the Advisor, Strategic Sourcing National Brands is to assist in ongoing operations of the Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions business of Cardinal Health through purchasing, inventory management, pharmacy support, and facilitation of internal communications. This job has heavy responsibility for SKU purchasing, inventory management and communications, and understanding product life cycles to accurately and efficiently procure and distribute pharmaceuticals and ancillary supplies. In addition, this job takes ownership of special projects pertaining to sourcing activities, including those for new products and reporting on product usage and purchasing commitments. The Advisor, Strategic Sourcing National Brands also tracks analytical data on inventory and distribution to ensure contract terms are being fulfilled, and to provide insight into future demand planning.

This position is in the Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions business.
 

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains processes for generating suggested order quantities for warehoused materialsCreates purchase orders in SAP and places orders with vendors; follows up with vendors on open purchase orders; coordinates deliveries with warehouseEstablishes and maintains processes and reports to ensure compliance with all aspects of vendor contracts, including purchasing commitmentsActs as main point of contact with vendors for ordering and coordinates resolution of open issues and questionsActively develops and manages relationships with vendorsCompletes data analysis to support business decision making, including negotiation strategyActively engages with accounting and finance to ensure accurate inventory reporting, and to provide forecast updates impacting revenue and marginDevelops and maintains Sourcing processes related to inventory management, finance, and the fieldEngages with relevant internal stakeholders to communicate supply and inventory disruptions, when necessary, including initiations of product recalls and returns of incorrect or damaged products.Works on special projects as assigned

Qualifications

4-8 years of experience, preferredBachelor's degree in related field (Business Administration, Logistic, Supply Chain), or equivalent work experience, preferred  Demonstrated inventory management and forecasting experience strongly preferredPreferred experience related to sourcing and/or supply chainPrior SAP experience preferredUp to 10% overnight travel Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertiseResults oriented, strategic thinker, able to work in a team environment and work independentlyExperience with advanced data management, using analytic tools, systems and resources, preferredExperience leading teams and project of large scope and complexity, preferredLean Six Sigma (LSS) or related experience, preferredStrong data analysis and critical thinking skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projectsMay contribute to the development of policies and proceduresWorks on complex projects of large scopeDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsSolutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectivesCompletes work; independently receives general guidance on new projectsWork reviewed for purpose of meeting objectivesMay act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $79,700 - $113,800

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: 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 programs

Application window anticipated to close: 08/10/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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