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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$130K - $170K *

Drive purchasing excellence by leading procurement strategy, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure resource availability and support organizat...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Engage in strategic sourcing and category management for critical datacenter equipment. Lead a team, develop multi-year strategies, and negotiate high-value agreements while ensuring supply chain resi...

San Jose, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $180K *

Design and execute innovative product strategies for digital image exchange, ensuring seamless healthcare workflows and market differentiation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enter...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth across multiple states by managing key accounts in the Pharma, Biotech, and Environmental sectors. Focus on identifying opportunities, deliverin...

Detroit, MIRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Lead the charge in advancing enterprise field intelligence strategies, ensuring a unified approach to customer engagement and decision support across multiple therapeutic areas, while driving actionab...

East Hanover, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on developing long-term partnerships with key industrial customers, enhancing relationships across multiple service lines, and driving revenue growth thr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $195K *

Empower a high-performing team to enhance customer retention and growth. Drive strategic initiatives, manage performance metrics, and foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with b...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $186K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading vendor management and building strategic partnerships. Drive operational efficiency while optimizing spend and enhancing supplier performance to support lon...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$300K - $350K *

Engage with C-level executives to drive strategic sales in global manufacturing sectors. Leverage deep industry expertise to navigate complex procurement challenges and shape transformative solutions...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $195K *

Drive end-to-end integration governance and value realization across acquisitions. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution, synergy delivery, and alignment with operational excelle...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth by managing a high-performing sales team, refining sales strategies, and fostering a culture of excellence to achieve ambitious revenue goals...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $119K *

Deliver impactful category strategies and sourcing initiatives for technology spend, driving savings and supplier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize value and mana...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to roadmap development by collaborating cross-functionally to define and drive innovative product features that enhance customer experiences and grow partner relationships, ensuring timely...

Plano, TXRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $205K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic operations within Medicare Advantage, leveraging analytics and AI to drive performance, align cross-functional initiatives, and provide actionable insights tha...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at expanding our portfolio by driving revenue and managing private label accounts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative, customer-centric solutions t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Deliver impactful marketing strategies to accelerate procedure growth in healthcare. Collaborate with sales and key stakeholders to enhance customer engagement and drive measurable business outcomes i...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $165K *

Advance enterprise-wide operational leadership for HEDIS, CAHPS, and provider surveys. Lead survey planning, execution, and compliance while managing vendor performance and budget activities to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping global procurement strategy for data centers. Leverage your analytical skills to drive initiatives, support leadership, and enhance procurement processes in a fast-paced, hi...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $140K *

Empower growth by leading direct sales in a dynamic territory, driving customer engagement and delivering high-value packaging solutions through strategic account management and market insights...

Hartsville, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading SAP MM & PP implementations, analyzing business needs, and delivering tailored solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate with global teams to optimize processes and...

Jacksonville, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of our sales strategy by developing plans that align with business objectives and drive measurable goals, ensuring effective implementation and collaboration across regional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $189K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for oncology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful customer engage...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.