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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$143K - $169K *

Lead the transition to a modern, AI-native ITSM platform, enhancing service management across teams. Drive employee-centric design, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless integration while maintain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Drive vendor partnerships and product strategy for material handling solutions, ensuring seamless integration of multi-vendor systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and maintai...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform digital growth strategies by overseeing website, SEO, and campaigns. Drive content distribution, partner marketing, and harness AI for analytics, ensuring effective buyer engagement and meas...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $131K *

Innovate data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making and drive growth. Lead complex data analysis, transform insights into actionable recommendations, and collaborate across teams to optimize pe...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by supporting complex customer needs through expert solution design and seamless sales transitions. Collaborate with teams to drive sales opportunities and enhance customer engag...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Innovate marketing strategies to drive capital solutions for clean energy developers. Lead initiatives from strategy to execution, ensuring impactful positioning and alignment across teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $154K *

Advance your career by leading process engineering for semiconductor projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing EHS programs across operations, driving a culture of safety and compliance. Collaborate with site leaders to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improvement, while...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Deliver expert advisory services to life sciences firms, optimizing government pricing strategies and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients to support project execution and drive impactful out...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower partner marketing initiatives by developing strategies that drive qualified referrals and pipeline growth across diverse partner ecosystems in North America and EMEA. Collaborate with stakehol...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $220K *

Champion innovation and execution as you lead product management across diverse e-commerce channels. Drive strategic roadmaps, manage global teams, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance cust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the impact of product marketing by shaping messaging and positioning for key education markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful launches and enhance sales effective...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving operational excellence across multiple facilities while ensuring compliance and fostering team development in a dynamic envir...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape operational excellence by overseeing multiple facilities, driving compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with leadership to analyze performance metrics and foster strategic development...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence as you oversee multiple facilities, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes, analyze performance metrics, and guide teams in a dy...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving product adoption and success with emerging Biotech accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, execute plans, and enhance market positioning of...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $216K *

Optimize the PMM operating model to enhance collaboration, streamline processes, and drive strategic outcomes. Lead cross-functional teams in designing frameworks that improve decision-making and oper...

Hoboken, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform customer engagement by leading a team of Solutions Architects, driving technical strategy and operational excellence across the India region while ensuring alignment with cross-functional pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize supply chain operations, ensuring efficient medication delivery from pharmacy partners to patients. Oversee systems, processes, and a team to scale operations amidst ra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in market intelligence and sales support, bridging teams to drive insights and strategies in U.S. power markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and enhance cu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$192K - $357K *

Champion the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy for Product and AI Security, ensuring integration of secure-by-design principles across the product lifecycle while leading...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $216K *

Shape brand strategy and development for a diverse portfolio, driving growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that enhance customer engagement and alig...

Hoboken, NJRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the full sales cycle to open new mid-market and enterprise accounts, develop cross-sell opportunities, and grow customer relationships through high-value cybersecurity services, ensuring commer...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of technical experts to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high standar...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   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.