Director of Sourcing Jobs

Explore Director of Sourcing jobs for experienced procurement and supply chain leaders ready to shape how organizations select, manage, and collaborate with suppliers. These senior roles guide sourcing strategy, strengthen supplier performance, and help businesses balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Sourcing Do?

A Director of Sourcing leads the processes and teams responsible for obtaining goods and services. The role often includes setting sourcing policies, evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and overseeing strategic procurement initiatives. Directors partner with finance, operations, legal, product, and other business leaders to align sourcing decisions with organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop sourcing strategies that support business goals and budgets.
  • Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and relationship management.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce total cost while protecting quality and service.
  • Assess supplier, market, compliance, and continuity risks.
  • Track sourcing performance and present insights to senior leadership.
  • Build and develop sourcing teams, processes, and capabilities.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field. Strong candidates bring negotiation and analytical skills, commercial judgment, leadership experience, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders across an organization. Familiarity with contract management, supplier performance, procurement systems, and relevant regulations can also be valuable. Requirements vary by industry and employer.

Explore Director of Sourcing Opportunities

Find Director of Sourcing openings that align with your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals. Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, review role requirements, and identify opportunities to take the next step in your sourcing career.

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$108K - $130K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories, leading a high-performing team to drive measurable value. Foster partnerships, negotiate with suppliers, and implement innovative sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$174K - $235K *

Engage in a senior leadership role overseeing strategic sourcing and vendor management. Drive high-impact negotiations, enhance supplier performance, and implement governance strategies to create long...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $253K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize external spending in biopharmaceuticals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier ecosystems and support product lifecycle management, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across the Americas, managing a team to enhance supplier performance, drive cost savings, and ensure supply chain resilience in the automotive after...

Lansing, MIIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $295K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives within the Electronic Manufacturing Services sector, ensuring optimal cost management and supplier relationships. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance competitiv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $213K *

Transform procurement operations by leading a team to optimize indirect spend, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relations...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $154K *

Champion sourcing excellence by negotiating with vendors to secure optimal costs. Leverage market insights to guide category strategies and collaborate with teams to enhance product offerings and driv...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in global direct materials sourcing strategy, enhancing cost, quality, and supplier performance while developing a high-performing team and fostering collaboration across various busin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $237K *

Optimize sourcing strategies and procurement processes for clinical operations, ensuring effective vendor management and governance across global clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to transform global supply markets into a competitive advantage. Oversee category management across direct materials and services, ensuring alignment with business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic category value by orchestrating client-centric Design & Construction initiatives that align with operational goals, ensuring effective delivery through an innov...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing a global supply chain strategy to scale innovative industrial heat solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading sourcing strategies and supplier management in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure supply continuity, and achieve...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$181K - $234K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, develop supplier relationships, and drive procurement alignment with business goals, ensuring operational excellence and cost savings in a high-performing team env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $264K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings across the supply chain. Foster innovation and operational excellence while...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform procurement strategies by leveraging AI and technology. Collaborate with finance leaders to enhance operational models while driving customer success initiatives and building a robust profes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials, collaborating cross-functionally to drive business growth and operational excellence while managing supplier relat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading global sourcing strategies and supplier management for critical technology commodities, driving cost efficiency and supply continuity while mentoring a high-performing team...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$211K - $264K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for drug products, ensuring efficient operations and collaboration across teams. Lead initiatives to optimize production and delivery, while managing r...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $165K *

Drive transformative sourcing strategies that enhance business value and supplier relationships while supporting organizational objectives. Collaborate across functions to optimize procurement process...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $165K *

Optimize sourcing strategies by collaborating across teams, managing supplier relationships, and driving enterprise-wide cost-saving initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives and i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $203K *

Shape the future of technology sourcing by leading innovative strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving procurement excellence across diverse business areas in alignment with corporat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $185K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving procurement excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to define category strategies and deliver measurable value through innovative sourcing and con...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $125K *

Take ownership of our strategic sourcing ecosystem, optimizing vendor relationships and procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with government regulations an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director of Sourcing?question toggle

    A Director of Sourcing is a senior leader who sets an organization’s approach to selecting and managing suppliers. The role typically oversees sourcing strategy, negotiations, supplier performance, risk, and a sourcing team or function.

  • What does a Director of Sourcing do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work can include reviewing sourcing plans and spend, negotiating or approving contracts, meeting with suppliers and internal stakeholders, evaluating risks, monitoring performance, and coaching team members. Responsibilities depend on the organization and industry.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Sourcing jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership, along with negotiation, analytical, communication, and people-management skills. Some roles may prefer a relevant degree, industry expertise, or professional certifications.

  • How much do Director of Sourcing jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.

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    Explore Director of Sourcing listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements and responsibilities to identify positions that fit your experience.