Director of Sourcing Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Sourcing Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Director of Sourcing Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$145K - $172K *

Drive ERP Supply Chain Management solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for enterprise clients, optimizing processes and leading transformation efforts while managing teams and ensuring delivery exce...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage a regulatory team to ensure compliance with FDA and Health Canada standards. Drive regulatory strategy for product innovation and oversee compliance assessments, while collaborating with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$116K - $159K *

Drive operational excellence by managing the end-to-end inbound supply chain process, collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery and compliance with custom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$83K *

Drive supply chain efficiency and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Oversee logistics operations, develop strategies, manage vendor relations, and lead a talented team to optimize costs and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform the GPU supply landscape by leveraging your established relationships with data centers and NeoCloud providers. Drive growth by sourcing capacity, managing supplier dynamics, and ensuring se...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $113K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial leadership, overseeing operations, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate with executives to drive growth while ensuring compliance and accuracy in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $130K *

Transform warehouse and eCommerce operations by leading technical and operational projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions that enhance productivity and drive exc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Champion quality compliance initiatives and drive operational excellence by enhancing inspection readiness, regulatory strategy, and risk management programs. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain architecture as a strategic thought partner. Provide enterprise-wide insights into systems, risk, governance, and analytics, ensuring alignment and scalabili...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Engage as a strategic architect across supply chain pillars to ensure coherent and transformative decisions, facilitating gap identification and influence among senior stakeholders for optimized outco...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $175K *

Shape the future of pricing strategies by leading initiatives that enhance revenue and margin performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing decisions and drive a data-driven...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $175K *

Unlock strategic pricing potential by leading initiatives that enhance revenue and competitive positioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven pricing strategies that drive...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $234K *

Transform global MSP marketing by leading strategy, driving partner engagement, and executing campaigns. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance pipeline and revenue while ensuring effective partne...

Connecticut, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain management by developing global sourcing strategies for indirect categories, optimizing processes, and driving cost savings to support innovative self-drivin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive procurement excellence by developing strategies for sourcing and managing supplier relationships. Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in a dynamic, multi-so...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Lead the mechanical and thermal procurement engineering team, driving innovative cooling solutions for AI data centers. Collaborate with clients and vendors to optimize performance and cost, while bui...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Drive your career with a leadership role in mechanical and thermal procurement engineering, overseeing cooling equipment for AI data centers. Collaborate with clients and vendors to enhance reliabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Transform the cooling equipment landscape by leading procurement engineering for AI data centers. Drive technical decisions, optimize product roadmaps, and enhance reliability while managing a skilled...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Drive innovation by leading the mechanical and thermal procurement team for cooling equipment in AI data centers. You'll shape product roadmaps, ensure reliability, and optimize costs while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Champion innovative cooling solutions for AI data centers, leading procurement engineering with a focus on reliability and cost-effectiveness. Drive technical decisions, manage a skilled team, and enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $143K *

Transform digital solutions in procurement and commodities. Drive innovation through SAP expertise, leading analysis and system enhancements for impactful business outcomes while mentoring teams and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving supplier management excellence. You'll enhance client relationships, oversee global operations, and develop strategic supplier solutions, all while contrib...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $100K *

Manage supplier relationships and develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction in global service management. Lead negotiations and training initiatives while analyzing...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of a high-growth data solutions business, driving revenue, client engagement, and team leadership, while shaping product direction in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $128K *

Champion the day-to-day manufacturing operations by leading teams to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Sourcing do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Directors of Sourcing work in many industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial services, and consumer goods.

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    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.