Indirect Sourcing Manager I

Reporting to the Senior Director - Global Indirect Category Management (GICM), the Sourcing Manager I is responsible for implementing indirect category and sourcing strategies in support of global Professional Services, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing category plans. This role is responsible for the development, execution, and compliance of global indirect sourcing strategies across all Cencora business units.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing global indirect sourcing strategies for Professional Services, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing categories.

• Creates and drives collaboration with internal stakeholders at the various Cencora U.S business units as well as external vendors to optimize value on indirect spend.

• Utilizes spend data to determine opportunities and priorities to leverage Cencora volumes across all business units and implement national contracts where appropriate.

• Assists in the identification and selection of suppliers to meet the needs identified across the company by competitive bidding, conducting value analysis, industry structure evaluations, and understanding total costs.

• Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.

• Continuously re-evaluates contracts to ensure Cencora is obtaining the best price, product and services.

• Supports efforts to build and maintain supplier partnerships and relationships, resolve issues and conflicts, and implement B2B solutions as needed.

• Provides advisory services to other departments in the purchase of indirect goods where procurement does not own the category, such as contracting and negotiation strategies.

• Manages strategic account relationships with senior management of supplier organizations.

• Collaborates with internal departments such as Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Operations, etc. in order to ensure the best interests of Cencora are met.

• Utilizes guidelines and tools for indirect strategic sourcing to procure indirect goods and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of three (3) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Outstanding knowledge of product and supplier base, product relationships and industry trends

• Working knowledge of sales, purchasing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies

• Exceptional contract management and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment

• Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Excellent negotiation skills and contract optimization skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Outstanding problem solving skills and ability to apply the appropriate tools and level of analysis to specific situations

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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