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Shipa Ecommerce gives online merchants access to some of the world’s fastest growing and most complex e-commerce markets. We offer integrated freight, fulfilment, delivery and returns solutions, underpinned by easy-to-use digital integration: APIs and web interfaces that help to seamlessly integrate businesses with our powerful applications.

Job Brief: The primary responsibility of this role is the capability to articulate requirement documents and process flows for new solutions. You will be managing the operations at origin, and transit and destination. You will be critical to track and manage employee performance and generate appropriate reports.Collaborate with the business/operations teams to analyze business and operational requirements and provide integrated solutions to help online merchants with their cross-border requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Lead business development and support the business development team for cross border Ecommerce customers globally
• Ascertain that key account/s are serviced and managed properly and are positioned to grow and gain profitability in accordance with the account plan/s
• Drive a client engagement strategy using onboarding resources made available through the region or enterprise; establish and maintain long-term strategic relationships that typically go beyond the sale of a single point solution
• Act as a strategic partner and key influencer, understanding the customer’s priorities, personal objectives, and attitudes towards Agility and competitor offerings
• Effectively navigate the customer’s political and hierarchical structure, establishing himself or herself as a trusted advisor at multiple levels
• Effectively engage executive leadership at key stages of the sales process during which their involvement provides additional support
• Demonstrate commitment and results-orientation; strive to maximize account performance and achieve growth targets

Product Development

• Generate cross border e-Commerce business opportunities globally, define new products to onboard Ecommerce clients
• Maintain direct and frequent contact with the operations management to monitor the current quality of client service delivery and to bring attention to shortfalls as early as possible
• Familiarity with technology services & solutions for logistics is a plus
• Work with implementation teams to modify pricing due to implementation changes and to address external issues

Contract Administration and Governance

• Monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Scope of Work (SOWs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable.
• Present business agreements to key decision makers to review business terms and conditions, customer understanding, and confirm customer expectations
• Achieve results through effective project proposals, negotiations, and contracts

Requirements

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• Experience in or exposure to logistics, ecommerce, or transportation industries strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing cross border Key Accounts with solid understanding of logistics/supply chain/ express business
• Demonstrated account management skills
• A deep understanding of all cost implications and provisions required for competitive and final pricing models
• In tune with industry trends and developments, new innovations and technological advancements on merchant level and logistics, across the supply-chain level

Your Proficiencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Negotiation skills; ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication
• Highly analytical

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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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**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (

**_What Vendor Management contributes to Cardinal Health_**
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing strategic managed services contracts for their functional partners. Ensures contract terms are followed while reviewing and approving changes. This job family develops and drives relationships between internal stakeholders and vendor partners while meeting business objectives and optimizing vendor performance.
**_Job Summary_**
The Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cardinal Health plays a critical role in ensuring strategic alignment, performance, and value realization from our third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers. The VMO provides structure and governance to manage vendor relationships, risk, performance, and compliance across the enterprise, ensuring our partners deliver consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
The VMO is responsible for developing and executing vendor governance frameworks, managing strategic supplier relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive accountability, transparency, and operational excellence across the external services ecosystem.
The Director, Strategic Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide governance of third-party vendors. This role drives alignment across stakeholders, improves visibility into vendor performance and value delivery, and mitigates operational and compliance risks associated with third-party services.
The VMO Director partners closely with business unit leaders, procurement, finance, risk, compliance, and external service providers to ensure vendor engagements are effectively structured, measured, and managed over their lifecycle. This leader also plays a critical role in advancing vendor-related policies, tools, and reporting practices across the organization.
**_Responsibilities_**
+ Lead the development and execution of Cardinal Health's vendor governance framework, including segmentation, performance management, risk monitoring, and value tracking
+ Manage a team of vendor governance professionals and collaborate across business units to support strategic third-party relationships
+ Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., operational reviews, executive QBRs) to monitor vendor performance, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
+ Develop vendor performance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to track SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
+ Partner with finance, procurement, and operational leaders to assess vendor contributions to financial and operational goals, including cost savings, quality, and service outcomes
+ Ensure vendors operate in compliance with contractual, regulatory, risk, and security standards in collaboration with enterprise risk and compliance teams
+ Guide dispute resolution, issue escalation, and corrective action processes to drive timely resolution and performance accountability
+ Support the development of enterprise policies, tools, templates, and training to standardize vendor governance processes and practices
+ Influence sourcing strategies by providing insights into vendor capabilities, performance trends, and market dynamics
+ Support change management efforts to embed vendor governance principles into the culture and operating model of the organization
**_Qualifications_**
+ 12+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, shared services, or service delivery leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization preferred
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
+ Deep understanding of governance structures, third-party risk management, and service delivery performance frameworks
+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
+ Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
+ Experience with ERP and vendor management platforms a plus
**_What is expected of you and others at this level_**
+ Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
+ Manages an organizational budget
+ Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
+ Assists in the development of functional strategy
+ Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
+ Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
**Anticipated salary range:** $103,500-$184,790
**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:** 9/10/25 *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
_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._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (