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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$93K - $120K *

Transform business intelligence into actionable insights by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and drive measu...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $191K *

Lead strategic initiatives in clinical supply chain sourcing, enhancing innovation and vendor optimization to support global clinical trials. Drive continuous improvement through process standardizati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and optimizing processes. Take ownership of sourcing strategies, ensuring compliance and cost savings while mentoring team members in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $165K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role driving product strategy and execution across technical and customer-focused teams, managing diverse supplier relationships and ensuring robust supply chain soluti...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $155K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic business initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams to achieve performance excellence while fostering a high-performing environment...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$104K - $202K *

Lead the charge in workforce transformation programs, driving strategy, governance, and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance manager readiness and associate experience, ens...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$61K - $102K *

Transform customer relationships by managing a high-volume portfolio, driving renewals, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities while ensuring exceptional engagement and retention across North America...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $118K *

Join us to lead the sourcing function for our Project & Development Services team, developing scalable processes for competitive bidding in commercial real estate construction while ensuring vendor co...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$106K - $159K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and transforming projects into actionable results. As a key leader, you'll manage complex programs, ensuring alignment and execution across multiple st...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$214K - $292K *

Champion AI-driven portfolio strategies and lead comprehensive reporting initiatives to enhance decision-making and optimize performance across cross-functional teams in a hybrid role focused on innov...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $163K *

Unlock potential by driving profitable sales strategies and customer relations within the logistics sector. Utilize market insights and communication excellence to secure and grow key accounts, ensuri...

Schaumburg, ILRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by driving go-to-market planning and operational execution. Lead strategic initiatives, manage forecasting, and enhance cross-functional alignment to support...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $114K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to excel in outbound sales prospecting. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity as we scale globally and...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $155K *

Lead the strategic management of a diverse property portfolio, enhancing site performance and revenue through effective negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Drive initiatives that maximize...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$164K - $240K *

Lead global procurement initiatives, optimizing sourcing strategies and cost structures to ensure high-quality products at competitive prices, while enhancing supply chain efficiencies and aligning wi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $160K *

Innovate by leading global Credit & Collections operations, driving cash performance, and managing customer credit risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $196K *

Transform your career by leading innovative medical education strategies, managing a dynamic team, and enhancing customer engagement in the orthopedic instruments sector. Drive impactful programs that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical integration of partner ecosystems, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational reliability. Drive API discovery, documentation, and troubleshooting while collaborating with int...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading purchasing strategy and supplier relationships. Drive procurement operations and cost management while ensuring resource availability to support organizational goals in...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $175K *

Lead transformative initiatives to enhance seller experiences, streamline processes, and drive measurable productivity gains. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement effective solutions that empow...

Irvine, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by managing enterprise accounts, driving growth, and enhancing internal processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service and support, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...

Charlottesville, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $195K *

Drive change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful adoption of technology and policy changes, while providin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pricing strategy and operations. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate pricing models, enhance profitability, and drive market competitiveness while managing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.