Corteva Agriscience

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Corteva Agriscience$90K — $120K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management within a global organization.
  • Experience managing categories such as HR Services, Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Legal Services, Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, or similar corporate services.
  • Proven success leading and developing teams.
  • Strong expertise in supplier management, negotiations, category strategy, and value creation.
  • Experience influencing executive stakeholders within complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, or similar systems.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement priorities.
  • Lead strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract strategy.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with senior business leaders to provide market insights, commercial recommendations, and sourcing expertise.
  • Drive value creation through analytics, digital procurement tools, AI-enabled capabilities, and process improvements.
  • Promote procurement excellence, governance, compliance, and responsible sourcing practices.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while supporting enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Partner with global procurement leaders to identify opportunities for category harmonization, supplier consolidation, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide value creation.

Benefits

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will serve as the strategic procurement partner for Corporate Functions across North America, leading sourcing initiatives that drive business value, strengthen supplier partnerships, mitigate risk, and support enterprise transformation.

You will oversee a multi-million-dollar spend portfolio spanning HR Services, Professional Services, Corporate Travel & Aviation, and other Corporate Programs while collaborating with global procurement leaders to align strategies and leverage enterprise-wide opportunities.  Leading a team of procurement professionals, you will partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, and other Corporate Functions to deliver value through supplier innovation, digital transformation, operational excellence, and risk management.

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement priorities.
  • Lead strategic sourcing activities, including market analysis, supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract strategy.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with senior business leaders to provide market insights, commercial recommendations, and sourcing expertise.
  • Drive value creation through analytics, digital procurement tools, AI-enabled capabilities, and process improvements.
  • Promote procurement excellence, governance, compliance, and responsible sourcing practices.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while supporting enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Partner with global procurement leaders to identify opportunities for category harmonization, supplier consolidation, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide value creation.
  • Lead a team of 2-3 individuals reporting directly / indirectly

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management within a global organization.
  • Experience managing categories such as HR Services, Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Legal Services, Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, or similar corporate services.
  • Proven success leading and developing teams.
  • Strong expertise in supplier management, negotiations, category strategy, and value creation.
  • Experience influencing executive stakeholders within complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, or similar systems.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

  • Learn more about our total rewards package here -

  • Check out life at Corteva!www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life


Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive to develop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

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Learn more about Corteva Agriscience
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$681 million
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
Revenue
$14.2 billion
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