Senior Optimization Consultant, Surgical Kit Solutions

Cardinal Health

Senior consultant optimizing surgical trays and procedural supply chains for Cardinal Health, a healthcare products and services company. Leading customer assessments, standardization, financial analysis, and implementation across Western U.S.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procedural supply chain management, project management, and financial analysis, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive standardization across healthcare systems. Proven track record in leading customer-facing projects and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.

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Procedural Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisStakeholder InfluenceStandardization Strategies

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Hard Skills

Financial AcumenAnalytical SkillsProject Roadmap DevelopmentSKU Complexity ReductionClinical Product Utilization

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Supply ChainAcute Care EnvironmentsGPO DynamicsReimbursement ModelsCredentialing Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead procedural supply chain assessments with field sales teams to identify standardization, efficiency, and cost-saving opportunities
Support onsite program reviews, perform financial analysis, and deliver formal customer presentations with actionable recommendations
Reduce SKU complexity and mitigate backorder risks by reconciling client forecasts with capacity data and guiding standardized component adoption
Pre-validate clinical portfolio substitutes
Lead complex customer projects from planning through execution
Develop and execute project roadmaps aligned with contract goals and customer priorities
Drive standardization conversations and implementation strategies across IDNs and health systems
Serve as a Presource subject matter expert and articulate procedural tray and supply chain value
Collaborate with sales, operations, marketing, and clinical stakeholders
Build relationships with decision-makers, influencers, field sales representatives, and regional leaders
Participate in customer meetings, training events, trade shows, and industry conferences
Maintain compliance with company policies, expense reporting, credentialing requirements, and administrative responsibilities
Monitor industry trends, healthcare economics, competitive activity, reimbursement models, and GPO dynamics

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of operating room, procedural tray, kitting, healthcare supply chain, or related healthcare industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of procedural supply chain management, standardization strategies, and clinical product utilization
Sales experience preferred
Experience leading customer-facing projects and managing multiple priorities
Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to analyze business opportunities and communicate value-based solutions
Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Excellent project management, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of acute care healthcare environments, industry trends, competitors, and regulatory requirements
Ability to travel up to 30% within the assigned territory
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Ability to meet customer and vendor credentialing requirements, which may include required vaccinations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
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