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Strategic Sourcing Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Supply chain expertise and advanced procurement credentials strengthen your case. Most sponsoring employers in this field are large manufacturers, retailers, and Fortune 500 procurement teams.
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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 Strategic Sourcing Manager
Match your degree to the role
PERM job requirements must align with your actual credentials. If the employer lists a bachelor's in supply chain management or business as the minimum, your foreign degree in a related field needs to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before the labor certification process begins.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for Strategic Sourcing Manager or similar procurement titles. Employers with established filing history already have the internal HR and legal infrastructure to sponsor you efficiently.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent specialized experience, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's. Clarify which category applies to you before negotiating sponsorship with an employer so your offer letter and job description reflect the correct classification from day one.
Address the prevailing wage requirement upfront
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage determinations for Strategic Sourcing Manager before your offer conversation, so compensation expectations are aligned before PERM is filed.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never sponsored a green card. Migrate Mate filters Strategic Sourcing Manager openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already set up to file PERM and I-140 on your behalf.
Prepare for the PERM audit documentation window
DOL audits a portion of PERM applications and requires employers to produce recruitment records within 30 days. Ask your prospective employer whether their legal team retains a full recruitment file, including job posting logs and applicant review documentation, before the audit clock starts.
Green Card Strategic Sourcing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Sourcing Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if you can demonstrate a combination of advanced education and substantial specialized experience in strategic procurement. The employer's job requirements and your credentials together determine which category fits.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual cap or lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, unlike the H-1B visa which is subject to a randomized selection process. PERM requires the employer to conduct a full recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, which adds several months to the timeline but leads to a permanent result rather than a two- or three-year visa stamp.
How long does the PERM and green card process typically take for a sourcing role?
The PERM labor certification alone currently averages over a year at DOL due to analyst review backlogs. After PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which takes additional months. If your priority date is current, you can then file for adjustment of status. For applicants from India or China, per-country backlogs can add years beyond these standard timelines.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's, depending on your target category. Compile employment verification letters that clearly state your job titles, responsibilities, and dates, especially if you're relying on specialized experience for EB-2 eligibility. Having these ready before formal sponsorship discussions makes the employer's legal team's job easier and signals you understand the process.
How do I find Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship, which makes filtering difficult without the right tools. Migrate Mate identifies Strategic Sourcing Manager openings from employers with documented green card sponsorship history through DOL PERM data, so you can focus your applications on companies that are already set up to support the full EB-2 or EB-3 process rather than discovering late in negotiations that sponsorship isn't available.