Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs

Strategic Sourcing Managers shape how organizations select suppliers, negotiate agreements, and manage spending. Browse vetted opportunities for experienced professionals seeking roles that combine procurement expertise, analytical thinking, and strategic leadership. Ladders features professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities across industries and company sizes.

What Does a Strategic Sourcing Manager Do?

Strategic Sourcing Managers develop sourcing strategies that align supplier decisions with business goals. They analyze spending and market conditions, evaluate vendors, lead negotiations, and oversee contracts and supplier performance. Depending on the organization, they may manage a category portfolio, guide cross-functional sourcing projects, or help build procurement policies and processes.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, along with strong negotiation, financial analysis, and project leadership skills. Familiarity with contract management, sourcing technology, supplier risk, and category management can be valuable. Clear communication and the ability to influence stakeholders across departments are also important.

Career Opportunities in Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing Managers work in sectors such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, finance, and professional services. Roles may focus on specific categories—including technology, logistics, marketing, or raw materials—or cover enterprise-wide sourcing. Experienced professionals can advance to director-level procurement, category leadership, or broader supply chain and operations positions.

Find Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs on Ladders

Explore Strategic Sourcing Manager openings and related senior procurement roles on Ladders. Use your search to compare opportunities by location, industry, and responsibilities, and discover vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$136K - $185K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple business units, optimizing supplier performance and cost. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive savings and enhance procurement processes, ensuring...

2 days ago

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

$216K - $246K *

Drive sourcing strategies to ensure long-term supply continuity while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize costs and enhance product innovation. Utilize advanced data analysis to mitigate risk...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $246K *

Transform supply chain strategies by leveraging data analytics and market insights to optimize procurement processes, negotiate supplier terms, and enhance operational efficiency across the organizati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $147K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple business units globally, managing complex categories and supplier relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business objectives while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$136K - $185K *

Champion global sourcing strategies across diverse categories, driving impactful initiatives and fostering supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement proce...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $189K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives for high-speed optical components, ensuring supplier management and cost optimization. Collaborate across teams to align technology and supply strategies, drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $185K *

Lead transformational sourcing initiatives across multiple business units, driving strategic engagement and supplier relationships globally. Utilize data-driven insights to influence C-level decisions...

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $134K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by managing vendor relationships and executing procurement activities for indirect goods and services, ensuring optimal value and compliance with best practices in...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $134K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services, managing vendor relationships and negotiations. Collaborate with teams to optimize procurement processes and support capital expe...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $180K *

Optimize procurement strategies by executing sourcing processes, building supplier relationships, and driving cost savings. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and performance, ensuring eff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing supplier relationships, and achieving cost savings. This role focuses on executing sourcing strategies and managing supplier perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $180K *

Lead the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, fostering collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to drive cost savings and compliance across multiple sub-categories, while enhancing pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $180K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings and supplier compliance while fostering strong relationships with internal teams and key suppliers to enhance procurement effect...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $180K *

Transform sourcing strategies by executing standardized processes, building supplier relationships, and driving cost savings. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and performance while manag...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $180K *

Optimize procurement strategies by executing sourcing processes, building supplier relationships, and driving cost savings. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and performance, ensuring eff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $130K *

Elevate supplier relationships by driving strategic negotiations and cost reductions across multiple product categories, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing inventory and supplier performan...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $205K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chains for both high-volume production and low-volume, high-reliability space programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain strategies for high-volume and low-volume space programs. Leverage your expertise in procurement and supplier management to drive efficiency and reliability...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $236K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chains for both high-volume production and low-volume, high-reliability space programs, ensuring cost efficiency and risk mitigation across dive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Shape sourcing strategies and lead initiatives for critical materials. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality and reduce costs while managing risk and ensuring operational efficiency across the...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Drive cost savings, supplier negotiations, and risk management while mento...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $183K *

Transform sourcing strategies to enhance quality, cost, and reliability while fostering supplier relationships and driving sustainability initiatives across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $183K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships, enhance quality, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance and sustainability across all procurement activities...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $183K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships, enhance quality, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance and sustainability across all procurement activities...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and optimize vendor relationships to enhance business value and efficiency across cross-functional teams. Drive cost-saving strateg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Strategic Sourcing Manager do?question toggle

    A Strategic Sourcing Manager develops supplier and purchasing strategies, analyzes spending, negotiates contracts, evaluates vendors, and monitors supplier performance to support organizational goals.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek procurement or supply chain experience, negotiation and financial analysis skills, contract expertise, and the ability to lead projects and collaborate with stakeholders.

  • Which industries hire Strategic Sourcing Managers?question toggle

    Strategic Sourcing Managers are hired across industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, finance, and professional services.

  • What career paths can follow a Strategic Sourcing Manager role?question toggle

    Professionals may advance to director of procurement, category management leadership, or senior supply chain and operations roles, depending on their experience and organization.

  • What salary range can I find for Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility.