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Advisor – Site Procurement
| Company | Cardinal Health |
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| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $89200 – $127500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field, preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in related field preferred
- Results oriented with proven execution experience
- Negotiation experience, preferred
- Project Management experience, preferred
- Knowledge/experience in category management including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, related industry dynamics and market trends
- Proven effectiveness in project and process management to execute sourcing strategy with cross functional teams
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at various levels of expertise in a global landscape
- Demonstrated financial acumen with an ability to interpret data and analytics in support of a cohesive sourcing strategy
- Solid presentation abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Travel 10-15%
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing supplier escalations driven by site buyer/planner including assurance of supply, pricing discrepancies and accounts payables
- Responsible for managing VIP pipeline accuracy through conducting stakeholder (Finance, GSM, Site) alignment meetings and subsequent project status reporting
- Support development of sourcing strategies by utilizing strong process and project management skills
- Develop and execute requests for proposals, information, or quotes (RFx)
- Develop and execute site-specific addressable (non-contractual) supplier inflation mitigation plans
- Support and lead supplier negotiations as required
- Conduct site 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 a collaborative environment with key suppliers and manufacturing partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation
- Review contract requirements to negotiate critical terms and conditions aligned with sourcing strategy
- Supporting supplier selection by being familiar with manufacturing, quality and supply chain processes
- Drive supplier performance management by utilizing supplier dashboards and reporting
- Participate and represent sourcing in alignment with GSM as required at scheduled site QBRs and budget discussions
Preferred Qualifications
- Negotiation experience, preferred
- Project Management experience, preferred
