Strategic Sourcing Manager

We are a team of nearly 48,000 mission-driven partners striving each day to advance healthcare and improve lives. Headquartered in Dublin Ohio, Cardinal Health, is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of care, working with more than 4,500 sourcing and manufacturing partners to deliver end-to-end solutions and data-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years in business and operations in 30 countries, Cardinal Health is essential to care. What Sourcing Management 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. Role Description The primary focus of this team in Dublin, Ireland involves managing international sourcing contract activities on a global scale. It plays a pivotal role in the global operation of Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solution segment in Cardinal Health. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in the healthcare industry and help strengthen its global presence. Based in Dublin, Ireland the Sourcing Manager is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships within the business entity and across the enterprise to achieve best total value. This includes several critical operational tasks such as : - ensuring data exchange services to suppliers are flawlessly executed, managing supply interruption disputes so that they are resolved without delay and executing high value purchase set up's to optimize inventory and service levels Responsibilities EDI Monitoring / trouble shooting : Daily monitoring / trouble shooting of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmissions to ensure sales tracing data and inventory reports are processed right first time and are made available to suppliers on a timely basis Failure to Supply Management : Work with internal stakeholders (procurement / finance) and external manufacturing suppliers to monitor failure to supply events. Work cross functionally to resolve any disputes that may develop and ensure Cardinal Health is correctly compensated when deliveries into its distribution network are interrupted. Manual Prep Buy : Collaborate with the global sourcing team to closely manage critical items that require additional oversight via a manual buy process ensuring that inventory levels are optimized and customer service levels maintained. Other responsibilities : Document management e.g. writing / maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials Inventory analysis and management e.g. Stock builds for seasonal Cold Flu Seasons Identification of overstock opportunities to support cash flow initiatives Set up and monitor new item launches Audit brokerage orders and customer transfers Represent the department cross-functionally, in all interactions with all levels of management Lead special projects as needed and drive a culture of continuous improvement Qualifications 8-12 years of experience in related field preferred e.g. PharmaBio Industry, Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Wholesale Distribution Bachelor's degree in related field preferred Location Hybrid role Ideal candidate will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule - coming into the Dublin, Ireland office 2 days a week and working the other days remote What is expected of you and others at this level Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of tasks and projects Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope Projects may have significant and long-term impact Provides solutions which may set precedent Natural curiosity to investigate processes / issues and look for more effective ways to work Is comfortable with some ambiguity and able to independently determine method for completion of new tasks / projects Receives guidance on overall objectives Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues Has strong computer literacy skills Analytical problem solver with the ability to find root cause Strong administration and organization skills Strong negotiation skills and the ability to balance stakeholder interests to achieve optimal results Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cultures and time zones 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.