Strategic Sourcing Advisor

3 days ago


Charleston, West Virginia, United States Cardinal Health Full time
Job Summary

Cardinal Health's Global Sourcing team is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Advisor to join their team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to drive enterprise value through innovation, best cost, and competitive advantages.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to leverage market intelligence, industry knowledge, and collaboration to create competitive advantages. Your expertise in supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, supply chain optimization, and risk mitigation will be essential in achieving business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global category management, including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, and industry dynamics. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to achieve best total value, sustainable productivity, and high levels of quality and service.

As a Strategic Sourcing Advisor, you will have the opportunity to participate in process development projects with cross-functional partners using Lean Six Sigma principles. You will work with business partners to understand customer and patient needs and effectively select suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and manage supplier performance and relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams
  • Develop and execute requests for proposals, information, or quotes (RFx)
  • Conduct global supplier discoveries and execute supplier due diligence
  • Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings
  • Establish collaborative environments with key suppliers and business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation
  • Review contract requirements to negotiate critical terms and conditions in line with sourcing strategy
  • Support supplier selection and performance management by being familiar with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in a related field
  • Results-oriented and strategic thinker
  • Negotiation experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Knowledge/experience in global category management, including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, and industry dynamics
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in project and process management to execute sourcing strategy with cross-functional teams
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to interpret data and analytics
  • Solid presentation abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

What is Expected of You and Others at this Level

  • Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of global sourcing concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
  • Familiar with self-branded, national distribution, and contract manufacturing agreements containing global pricing models
  • Works on medium to large scope sourcing initiatives and projects with varying degrees of complexity
  • Completes work independently and receives general guidance on new projects and initiatives
  • May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
  • Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
  • May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues


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