Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1,400 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.
We are currently seeking a Supplier Relations Manager to add to our Marketing team. The role will identify, develop, and execute marketing strategies geared towards improving relationships with Supplier who participate in our stockless program (ValueLink®). The individual will work to retain and strategically add new Suppliers to our stockless program and deliver solutions that streamline operational activities with these Supplier partners. This key role has a short to medium term impact on the direction and profitability of the ValueLink Program. This role reports to the Director, Supplier Relations. This is a hybrid position reporting twice a week at our Vaughan, Ontario office.
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Your Contributions to the Organization will be:
Collaborate with Supplier partners and cross‑functional internal teams to deliver and execute key operational initiatives, including:
Managing all Supplier‑related operational activities to ensure timely execution, effective issue resolution, and operational excellence.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within Supplier organizations
Driving Supplier performance management, including identifying opportunities to optimize partnerships, improve mutual efficiencies, and align more closely with customer needs
Leading the onboarding of new Suppliers through detailed project plans, execution oversight, and ongoing support
Supporting the migration of Suppliers to a standardized operating agreement model and improving the overall engagement processes for Suppliers
Assessing market dynamics, validating Supplier needs, and aligning offerings with the Cardinal Health value proposition
Partnering with the internal Marketing team to develop marketing and sales collateral that clearly articulates ValueLink® Supplier value‑adds
The Job might be for you if you have:
University Degree or equivalent experience (business, marketing or related)
4-8 years of experience in marketing and/or logistical solutions experience with focus on business development including negotiations
Strong marketing, sales, logistics and project management skills are required
A strong business background with ability to influence various stakeholders
Ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced, change oriented workplace
Advanced level of proficiency in Excel (data management)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP) as well as Tableau and Salesforce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Energetic, with a clear sense of objective
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments on an ongoing basis
Previous experience in the healthcare industry is an asset
Bilingual (English and French) is an asset
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
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Anticipated salary range: $80,100 - $106,700
Bonus eligible: Yes
This role is eligible for a performance-based annual bonus. Bonus awards are not guaranteed and are determined based on individual performance, company performance, and other business factors, in accordance with the company’s bonus plan.
Position currently vacant: Yes
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual and company performance, experience, skills, and other business factors.
Cardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Cardinal Health Canada is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada. As an essential partner in Canadian healthcare, we strive every day to build a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where team members can be their authentic selves, grow in their careers, and be proud to serve our customer partners.
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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.
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Skills Required
- University Degree or equivalent experience (business, marketing or related)
- 4-8 years of experience in marketing and/or logistical solutions experience
- Strong marketing, sales, logistics and project management skills
- Ability to influence various stakeholders
- Advanced level of proficiency in Excel (data management)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP) as well as Tableau and Salesforce
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience in the healthcare industry
- Bilingual (English and French)
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
