Manager, Strategic Sourcing Indirect - IT Labor

Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Coach and develop to ensure high performance and execution of sourcing strategies across IT, ITO, and BPO categories. Strategic Sourcing & Roadmaps: Develop and execute multi-year category roadmaps and annual sourcing plans to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and align with business budgets. Stakeholder Partnership: Partner closely with business unit leaders to align supplier portfolios and sourcing activities with long-term organizational goals. Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for complex, high-value agreementssecuring strong legal and commercial terms, robust KPIs, and service level agreements (SLAs).Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with legal, risk management, and finance to finalize contracts in strict compliance with procurement standards and internal controls. Supplier Performance Management: Drive supplier segmentation, facilitate structured reviews, and foster strong vendor relationships to yield continuous value and innovation. Operational Governance: Oversee day-to-day RFx processes, project evaluations, and team workflows to drive process efficiencies and compliance.

Other Duties: Support special sourcing projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field, preferred. Demonstrated track record of developing and executing comprehensive category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, and robust supplier management programs. Specialized expertise in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value agreements for Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and contingent labor categories. Anticipated salary range: $106,700- $152,400 Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA)401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with my Flex Pay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs 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.