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IT Director roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification to document recruitment efforts before petitioning USCIS. Most sponsoring companies are mid-to-large enterprises running multi-year IT transformation programs where retaining senior technical leadership long-term justifies the permanent residency process.
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Ideal candidate will be local to the Columbus, Ohio area. Also open to remote candidates in Eastern or Central time zones!
What Strategic Sourcing - Indirect contributes to Cardinal Health
Strategic Sourcing Indirect is responsible for developing and executing category strategies and sourcing plans for indirect goods and services in support of business stakeholders and enterprise priorities. The role serves as a strategic business partner who will leverage market intelligence, spend analytics, supplier insights, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and drive value.
Responsibilities include strategy creation, category management, supplier segmentation, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and contract compliance management. The role is accountable for developing category roadmaps, identifying value creation opportunities, improving supplier performance, and advancing long-term category objectives aligned with business needs.
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 agreements—securing 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.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Team Leadership: Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing team responsible for the execution of category strategies across BPO and ITO categories, fostering a continuous improvement culture.
- Strategic Execution: Develops, establishes, and executes multi-year category strategies and roadmaps aligned with business unit and overarching enterprise objectives.
- Business Partnership: Partners closely with key stakeholders to align supplier portfolios, sourcing strategies, and operational priorities with Cardinal Health’s long-term business goals.
- Value & Risk Optimization: Drives end-to-end strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiations, and supplier performance management to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and generate sustained value.
- Analytical Insights: Leverages industry trends, spend analytics, and market intelligence to identify innovation opportunities, operational efficiencies, and long-term cost-reduction strategies.
- Operational Governance: Manages day-to-day sourcing operations and team performance, ensuring strict compliance with procurement standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and established controls.
- Continuous Improvement: Supports the continuous refinement and enhancement of Cardinal Health's internal sourcing processes, procurement standards, and regulatory frameworks.
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 myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 10/16/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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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.
INTRODUCTION
Ideal candidate will be local to the Columbus, Ohio area. Also open to remote candidates in Eastern or Central time zones!
What Strategic Sourcing - Indirect contributes to Cardinal Health
Strategic Sourcing Indirect is responsible for developing and executing category strategies and sourcing plans for indirect goods and services in support of business stakeholders and enterprise priorities. The role serves as a strategic business partner who will leverage market intelligence, spend analytics, supplier insights, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and drive value.
Responsibilities include strategy creation, category management, supplier segmentation, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and contract compliance management. The role is accountable for developing category roadmaps, identifying value creation opportunities, improving supplier performance, and advancing long-term category objectives aligned with business needs.
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 agreements—securing 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.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Team Leadership: Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing team responsible for the execution of category strategies across BPO and ITO categories, fostering a continuous improvement culture.
- Strategic Execution: Develops, establishes, and executes multi-year category strategies and roadmaps aligned with business unit and overarching enterprise objectives.
- Business Partnership: Partners closely with key stakeholders to align supplier portfolios, sourcing strategies, and operational priorities with Cardinal Health’s long-term business goals.
- Value & Risk Optimization: Drives end-to-end strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiations, and supplier performance management to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and generate sustained value.
- Analytical Insights: Leverages industry trends, spend analytics, and market intelligence to identify innovation opportunities, operational efficiencies, and long-term cost-reduction strategies.
- Operational Governance: Manages day-to-day sourcing operations and team performance, ensuring strict compliance with procurement standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and established controls.
- Continuous Improvement: Supports the continuous refinement and enhancement of Cardinal Health's internal sourcing processes, procurement standards, and regulatory frameworks.
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 myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 10/16/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
LI-SR1
LI-Hybrid
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in IT Director
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
IT Director roles commonly qualify under EB-2 when you hold a master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Document any graduate-level education carefully before applying, since PERM labor certification lists the minimum degree requirement the employer will defend.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have recently filed PERM applications for IT Director and related IT management roles. Employers with established green card pipelines are far more prepared to sponsor you than those encountering the process for the first time.
Verify the job description matches your background exactly
PERM requires the employer to post a job description that reflects the actual role, not your specific resume. If the posted requirements include skills you don't have, DOL can deny the application. Confirm the description fits your credentials before the employer finalizes the posting.
Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B cap pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship isn't subject to an annual lottery. Once your employer files the I-140 and your priority date becomes current, the path to permanent residency runs on USCIS adjudication timelines, not luck. For many countries other than India and China, EB-3 dates move quickly.
Request premium processing on the I-140 petition
After PERM certification, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. Ask your employer to elect premium processing early, since a faster I-140 approval locks in your priority date sooner and protects your place in line.
Prepare for the PERM supervised recruitment audit risk
DOL audits a significant share of PERM applications, and IT Director roles attract scrutiny because salaries are high and the domestic candidate pool is large. Ensure your employer documents every recruitment step and that the prevailing wage on the LCA matches the OFLC Wage Search for your location and SOC code.
Green Card IT Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
IT Director positions qualify for both categories depending on the employer's requirements. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, which many IT Director postings do. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer specifies the minimum requirement on the PERM labor certification, so the degree listed in the job description determines which category applies.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B for IT Directors?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new slots annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable work authorization period. The PERM process is longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a path to a green card rather than a status you have to maintain and renew.
How do I find IT Director jobs where employers are prepared to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for IT Director roles filtered by green card sponsorship history. Companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles understand the timeline and legal obligations involved, which significantly reduces the risk that an offer falls through because the employer underestimates the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for an IT Director PERM application?
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role in the specific work location. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which references Bureau of Labor Statistics data by occupation and geography. If the employer's offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, PERM certification will be denied, so this check should happen before the employer begins the process.
Can an IT Director candidate from India or China get a green card through EB-3 quickly?
Nationals from India and China face significant priority date backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 due to per-country limits under U.S. immigration law. Wait times for Indian nationals in EB-3 can extend many years. The USCIS Visa Bulletin publishes current priority dates monthly. Nationals from most other countries face little to no backlog in EB-3 and can complete the green card process within a few years of PERM filing.