Manager, Strategic Sourcing Job in El Paso, Texas US

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

JOB TITLE: Manager, Strategic Sourcing At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities. Function: Sourcing Family: Strategic Sourcing What Strategic Sourcing contributes to Cardinal Health Strategic Sourcing is responsible for thedevelopment and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships within business entity or across enterprise to achieve best total value. Includes Category and or Commodity management strategies and execution, supplier relationship management, negotiation, risk management and supply base performance management. Individuals in Global roles will be required to have the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to design and execute strategies in a global environment. May be involved in forward or investment buys, plus alternative markets. What is expected of you and others at this level in Sourcing for functional success Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technical or production staff Has accountability for managing financial resources Provides technical guidance to employees Develops processes and procedures to implement functional strategies Has in-depth expertise in own job family and knowledge of the related job families Applies expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to employees in own area Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, that impact the work of subordinates within job family; influences subordinates to support decision by presenting rationale/business case Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct Recognizes development needs and capability gaps in own area and arranges specific projects/assignments to address needs Proactively identifies talent internally and externally, including participation in succession planning process for job family Cascades organizational goals through the function/work area to the individual level and ensures individuals understand how they can contribute Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style Accepts responsibility for establishing goals and achieving results within own job family, holding self and others accountable for results Manages budget for own area and allocates resources accordingly, applying knowledge of profit drivers within own area/job family Interprets internal/external business issues and adapts work priorities in own area Assists in the definition of strategic plans for own work team/job family or key product(s)/service(s) Works with customers to anticipate and interpret customer needs and business challenges Identifies quality and service-oriented customer solutions and shares key learnings with others Resolves operational problems that impact the effectiveness of own area Encourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and in focusing on quality within work Works collaboratively with internal/external groups to achieve business results, integrating the diverse perspectives of individuals of different backgrounds; coaches others in the dynamics of effective teamwork Effectively solicits and explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view; states own point of view Accountabilities in this role This position is responsible for finding and determining the best suppliers for the Convertors manufacturing operation. Activities include identifying potential suppliers, evaluating current suppliers, coordinating supplier qualifications, conducting technical capability and financial strength analyses, leading RFP processes, conducting negotiations, managing supplier communications, developing contracts and agreements, monitoring contract compliance, developing the raw materials budget for operating plan, developing commodity impact for the 3 yr strategic plan, forecasting and reporting raw material commodities. Developing and implementing cost reductions, supply chain improvements and leading and participating in operational excellence projects. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related degree is preferred. Bachelor?s degree in a related field is required Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field, minimum of 6 years experience in a manufacturing environment 3 years minimum sourcing experience Experience sourcing non-wovens, fabrics or films highly desired. Ability to develop teams and lead people preferred Demonstrated results in progressive positions of responsibility and direct experience in successfully managing a centralized function in a decentralized organization. Familiar with contracts and product development programs and procedures related to medical products and services. Requisition ID : 12001170 Primary Location : Texas-El Paso-MED PROD Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Feb 6, 2012, 5:04:33 PM