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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 as a Senior IT Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A U.S.-equivalent master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive IT engineering experience positions you for EB-2. Document each role's technical scope carefully, since PERM audits scrutinize whether your experience genuinely exceeds the minimum job requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that regularly certify Senior IT Engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process for technical staff are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to cost or complexity concerns.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to surface Senior IT Engineer openings where employers have confirmed willingness to sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards, saving you from screening roles that only offer H-1B visa transfers.
Clarify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Cross-check the employer's intended wage level against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since a Level I wage can trigger PERM denial or RFE scrutiny.
Request an EB-3 filing if EB-2 timelines concern you
For nationals of countries with shorter EB-3 backlogs, asking your employer to file under EB-3 can mean faster green card availability than EB-2. Discuss dual-track filing options with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 is submitted.
Prepare a job description that survives PERM audit
PERM requires the posted job description to reflect actual minimum requirements, not your personal qualifications. Flag any draft that lists your exact degree specialization or prior employer names as requirements, since DOL treats those as unduly restrictive and will deny certification.
Green Card Senior IT Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior IT Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior IT Engineer positions qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, while EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree or two years of training. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the actual minimum job requirements, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency, not a temporary status renewal. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 at the general skilled worker level, and your authorization does not expire if your employer files the I-140 promptly after PERM certification. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status process typically runs two to four years, depending on your country of birth and visa bulletin movement.
What is the PERM labor certification process for IT engineering roles?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For Senior IT Engineer positions, DOL scrutinizes technical requirements closely and may audit filings where the job description appears tailored to a foreign national's specific background. The employer submits ETA Form 9089 to DOL after completing recruitment, and certification typically takes six to eighteen months without an audit.
How can I find Senior IT Engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior IT Engineer roles by green card sponsorship type. Many employers open to PERM sponsorship do not advertise it explicitly in job postings, so searching a platform that surfaces sponsorship intent directly saves significant screening time and connects you with companies already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 filing process.
Can I switch employers after my green card is filed but before it is approved?
Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role with a new employer without restarting the process. For Senior IT Engineer roles, USCIS evaluates whether the new position shares the same SOC code and core duties as the original sponsored role, so document the overlap carefully before making a move.