Explore Director of Sourcing opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Sourcing shape procurement strategy, build supplier partnerships, and lead teams that help organizations secure the goods and services they need at competitive costs.
A Director of Sourcing develops and executes sourcing strategies across categories, regions, or business units. The role commonly includes supplier selection and negotiation, contract management, spend analysis, risk mitigation, and collaboration with finance, legal, operations, and product teams. Directors also establish performance measures and guide sourcing professionals.
Employers often seek extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, along with a record of delivering measurable value. Important capabilities may include negotiation, supplier relationship management, data analysis, contract expertise, leadership, and clear communication. Requirements vary by industry and organization; some positions prefer a relevant degree or professional certification.
Director of Sourcing roles are available across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial services, and consumer goods. Depending on the organization, leaders may focus on direct materials, indirect spend, global procurement, or a specialized category. These positions can lead to broader executive responsibilities in procurement, supply chain, or operations.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify Director of Sourcing positions that fit your experience and leadership goals. Compensation and responsibilities vary by employer, location, and scope of the role.
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
$85K - $135K *
Drive your career with a strategic role overseeing global procurement categories. Lead supplier relationships, optimize strategies, and collaborate across teams to achieve significant savings and inno...
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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
$85K - $135K *
Transform procurement strategies by leading global category management, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving innovation to achieve significant savings and enhance service quality across dive...
1 week ago
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
$85K - $135K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee global procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive innovation. Your expertise will optimize processes, enhance quality, and achieve significant...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize procurement strategies and supplier relationships while managing category-specific sourcing and negotiation to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost savings for the organization...
Reposted 2 days ago
$88K - $110K *
Contribute to project management efforts by coordinating schedules, facilitating meetings, and ensuring alignment across military and contractor teams for effective program execution and delivery of c...
6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's enhancing procurement strategies for ingredients, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and supply continuity. Lead sourcing initiatives and develop supplier relationships to deliver o...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Management (Site Leader)
$180K - $247K *
Transform operations by leading a combined manufacturing site with ~300 personnel, ensuring strategic performance across product build and quick-turn machining for semiconductor equipment, while drivi...
4 weeks ago
Director, Process & Operations Management, Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA)
$150K - $258K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, driving strategic governance, and enhancing project delivery in Medical and Scientific Affairs. Collaborate with senior leaders...
1 week ago
Director, Process & Operations Management, Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA)
$150K - $258K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic initiatives in Medical and Scientific Affairs. Drive portfolio governance, enhance operational excellence, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver...
1 week ago
Director, Process & Operations Management, Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA)
$150K - $258K *
Champion operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, driving strategic governance, and enhancing project delivery in Medical and Scientific Affairs. Collaborate with senior leaders...
1 week ago
Director, Process & Operations Management, Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA)
$150K - $258K *
Lead and innovate in process and operations management within Medical and Scientific Affairs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic portfolio governance, enhance operational excel...
1 week ago
Director, Process & Operations Management, Medical and Scientific Affairs (MSA)
$150K - $258K *
Shape the future of medical affairs by leading strategic portfolio management, enhancing operational excellence, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful healthcare solutions...
1 week ago
Materials Manager, Mechanical (Manufacturing)
$100K - $120K *
Champion your career by owning sourcing and supplier relationships for mechanical categories, ensuring quality and capacity commitments while negotiating agreements that support substantial growth in...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Materials Manager, Mechanical (Manufacturing)
$100K - $120K *
Transform supply chains by owning mechanical sourcing for manufacturing, ensuring optimal supplier relationships, technical qualifications, and negotiation of multi-year agreements to support growth a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Materials Manager, Mechanical (Manufacturing)
$110K - $130K *
Redefine supplier relationships by owning mechanical sourcing for manufacturing, ensuring capacity commitments, and negotiating agreements to support rapid growth while maintaining quality and deliver...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Materials Manager, Mechanical (Manufacturing)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in sourcing mechanical components for manufacturing, ensuring supplier capacity and commitment while qualifying suppliers through technical evaluations and strategic negotiations to su...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$122K - $168K *
Optimize strategic commodity management, driving supplier negotiations and pricing strategies to ensure maximum value and continuity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance procurement processes an...
Reposted 3 days ago
$150K - $170K *
Optimize procurement strategies by leading a diverse team, managing supplier relationships, and executing complex sourcing initiatives across multiple departments to enhance operational efficiency and...
Yesterday
$150K - $170K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading a dynamic team in sourcing, negotiating, and managing outsourced services while developing strategic initiatives across multiple departments and regions...
Yesterday
SR MANAGER, STRATEGIC SOURCING LEAD- STRUCTURES & MECHANICALS
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across aerospace categories, enhancing supplier partnerships and optimizing costs. Leverage analytics and AI to improve aircraft availability while ensuring compli...
1 week ago
$105K - $125K *
Transform supply chain operations by leading warehouse efficiency, managing logistics, and optimizing inventory. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while achieving financial objec...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive materials management excellence by overseeing inventory, quality, and delivery processes. Collaborate with operations to optimize production plans and ensure compliance with industry standards w...
6 days ago
Business Director/Managing Director
$160K - $170K *
Transform client engagement by leading a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth. Drive business development and foster relationships to exceed client expectations w...
1 week ago
Global Supply Manager, Software
$135K - $200K *
Join a dynamic procurement team to drive supplier management and cost-saving initiatives in software services. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier performance and execute strategic proje...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading supply chain strategies and operations. Drive demand, capacity, and inventory planning while ensuring on-time delivery and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functiona...
2 days ago
What does a Director of Sourcing do?
A Director of Sourcing leads sourcing strategy and supplier relationships, oversees negotiations and contracts, analyzes spending, manages procurement risks, and guides sourcing teams.
What qualifications are common for Director of Sourcing jobs?
Employers commonly look for substantial sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience; leadership and negotiation skills; and expertise in areas such as supplier management, contracts, and spend analysis. Specific education and certification requirements vary.
What is the typical salary for a Director of Sourcing?
Pay varies by employer, industry, location, and level of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior opportunities in that range.
Which industries hire Directors of Sourcing?
Directors of Sourcing work in many industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial services, and consumer goods.
How can I find Director of Sourcing jobs?
Browse Director of Sourcing listings on Ladders, review each position’s requirements and compensation details, and apply to opportunities that match your experience and career goals.