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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in supply chain management for submarine production, focusing on risk identification, supplier engagement, and innovative solutions to enhance industr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $225K *

Manage the valuation process for private equity investments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with investment teams and external providers while leading initiatives to enhance valuation p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive mutual success as a strategic partner in vendor management, fostering relationships, optimizing revenue growth and aligning business goals through expert collaboration and FinOps knowledge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $200K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading transformation initiatives and optimizing Shared Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $129K *

Develop and execute omnichannel CRM and digital marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth across multiple beauty brands, leveraging data insights and analytics...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of sales leadership, driving team success while actively engaging in high-value client negotiations and market expansion. Shape strategies that foster growth and m...

Chandler, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $229K *

Drive the AI roadmap and deliver secure, scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and streamline workflows. Lead teams from experimentation to production, ensuring measurable business value and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $131K *

Drive analytics excellence by managing a team that transforms data into actionable insights, optimizing strategic decisions and enhancing operational efficiency across the business unit...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead retail construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring strategic alignment, effective budgeting, and scheduling while fostering strong relationships with clien...

Chicago, ILRemote

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

$113K - $188K *

Champion the development of innovative tools for customer service teams, enhancing agent efficiency and service quality. Collaborate across departments to drive product strategy, leveraging data and u...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Unlock exceptional venue solutions by managing the full sourcing journey, from client brief to delivery. Build strong relationships, negotiate effectively, and ensure service excellence for memorable...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $185K *

Champion growth by driving strategic sales initiatives within key enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, influence solution strategies, and serve as a trusted advisor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a global scale by driving partner alignment and co-innovation in the Autonomous Workforce practice. Leverage ServiceNow technologies to enhance market strategies and deliver imp...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by serving as a legal partner in procurement and supply chain, providing expert guidance and support in contract negotiation, vendor relations, and operational risk management acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$173K - $225K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving strategic partnerships with key healthcare organizations. Leverage your expertise to enhance clinical pathways and value-based care models for rare kidney dis...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $203K *

Drive impactful market research initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality execution and strategic decision-ma...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading accounting and compliance for Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with U.S. governance while driving scalable processes and supporting strategic business d...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of ecommerce merchandising by leading a dynamic team to enhance online customer experiences, optimize site content, and drive digital initiatives across a prestigious brand portfo...

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Reposted 6 days ago

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

$212K - $345K *

Elevate sales performance by leading a dynamic team in Governance, Risk & Compliance. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while achieving gro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $205K *

Drive authorization optimization by leading strategy and delivery for payments and fraud decisioning. Collaborate with engineering and data science to enhance transaction performance and recover reven...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$201K - $239K *

Grow strategic relationships with global enterprise clients, driving EHS and ESG success. Leverage consultative selling to expand accounts, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure exceptional custo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at building a scalable digital demand engine for B2B Security. Lead paid media strategy, optimize campaigns, and analyze performance to drive qualified pipeline growth and enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Lead client engagements in Real-World Data solutions, ensuring operational excellence and strong outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client objectives into actionable plans, driving...

United StatesRemote

1 month 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.