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Cencora · 1 month ago

Indirect Sourcing Manager II

Conshohocken, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cencora is an innovative company focused on improving health outcomes for people and animals. The Indirect Sourcing Manager II will oversee the sourcing and contracting processes, collaborating with business stakeholders and Category Managers to ensure successful project outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.

Emergency MedicineEnterprise SoftwareHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Manage the full sourcing and contracting process for projects, utilizing standardized templates and collaborating with business partners and subject matter experts to achieve optimal results

Partner with Category Managers to oversee the complete sourcing lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and goals

Facilitate contract management processes, including drafting, negotiation, approval, amendments, and compliance monitoring to ensure effective agreements

Leverage standardized contractual language and templates to promote consistency, clarity, and legal compliance across all agreements

Collaborate with legal teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive contract playbook that incorporates best practices and mitigates risk

Define, implement, and track KPIs to evaluate supplier performance and contract effectiveness, using outcomes to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement

Lead contract negotiations, securing favorable terms that align with organizational objectives while balancing cost, quality, and service delivery standards

Efficiently manage contract amendments, ensuring all changes are accurately documented and approved in a timely manner

Identify and address instances of contractual non-compliance, implementing corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence

Monitor the performance of active contracts to ensure adherence to agreed-upon metrics, deliverables, and regulatory requirements

Regularly review contracts to ensure alignment with evolving business needs, market conditions, and compliance standards

Provides support to Category Managers by managing select contracts across the entire sourcing lifecycle, including strategy development, bidding, supplier evaluation, and contract execution

Qualification

Contract managementInternational sourcingProject managementSAP AribaIcertisNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

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 five to seven (5-7) years directly related and progressively responsible experience

International sourcing experience will be key to the success of this role

Outstanding knowledge of product and global 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

Knowledge of cultural differences and business practices globally

Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal stakeholders around the globe

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