Sourcing Manager

• Creates and drives collaboration with internal stakeholders at the various Cencora business units as well as external vendors to optimize value on indirect spend
• 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, conflicts and cultural differences, and implement B2B solutions as needed
• Provides advisory services to other departments and divisions 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

• Completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Five to seven (5-7) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience
• 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 global cultural differences and business practices
• Ability to navigate confrontational issues in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with global internal stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation and contract optimization skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem solving and ability to apply appropriate tools and analysis to specific situations
• Strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• proficiency in SAP Ariba and iCertis a plus

proficiency in SAP Ariba and iCertis a plus