Overview
Strategic Sourcing Manager role at Cardinal Health in Dublin, Ireland. The primary focus is managing international sourcing contract activities on a global scale within the Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solution segment to strengthen Cardinal Health's global presence.
We are a team of mission-driven partners striving to advance healthcare and improve lives. 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.
Responsibilities
* EDI Monitoring / troubleshooting: Daily monitoring and troubleshooting of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmissions to ensure sales tracing data and inventory reports are processed correctly and made available to suppliers in a timely manner.
* Failure to Supply Management: Work with internal stakeholders (procurement/finance) and external manufacturing suppliers to monitor failure to supply events, resolve disputes, and ensure Cardinal Health is compensated when deliveries are interrupted.
* Manual Prep Buy: Collaborate with the global sourcing team to manage critical items via a manual buy process to optimize inventory and maintain customer service levels.
* Other Responsibilities: Document management, inventory analysis, stock builds for seasonal needs, identification of overstock opportunities, setup and monitoring of new item launches, audit brokerage orders and customer transfers, represent the department across the organization, and lead special projects to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* 8-12 years of experience in related fields (e.g., Pharma/Bio Industry, Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Wholesale Distribution) preferred
* Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Location
* Hybrid role: Dublin, Ireland office 2 days a week and remote for the remaining days
What is expected of you and others at this level
* Applied advanced knowledge to manage a wide variety of tasks and projects
* Participation in policy and procedure development to achieve goals
* Recommend new practices, processes, metrics, or models
* Work on or lead complex projects of large scope with long-term impact
* Provide solutions that may set precedents
* Demonstrate curiosity to investigate processes and seek more effective methods
* Ability to work with some ambiguity and independently determine methods for new tasks
* Receive guidance on overall objectives and mentor less experienced colleagues
* Strong computer literacy, analytical problem-solving, and organization skills
* Strong negotiation skills balancing stakeholder interests for optimal results
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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 are 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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