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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$82K - $105K *

Explore a pivotal role in strategic sourcing, driving cost optimization and supplier relationships across indirect categories. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect categories. Collaborate with stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and leverage analytics to optimize costs while ensuring compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $105K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to optimize indirect category procurement, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring compliance through effective negotiation an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading global indirect spend initiatives, driving measurable results, and developing a high-performing team while influencing stakeholders and optimizing supplier...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage procurement processes for solar projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality of materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier relationships, inventory management, an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Drive excellence in procurement services by leading high-impact customer engagements, optimizing vendor relationships, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $209K *

Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring seamless operations across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance, performance, and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring operational excellence across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance and stakehold...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Transform your career by owning the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, driving operational excellence, governance, and team performance while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance supplier relat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $178K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT products, enhancing value through cost savings and supplier management while collaborating with IT leaders to align procurement with business objectives...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $212K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs, driving measurable outcomes in external manufacturing and warehousing. Collaborate globally to enhance s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement initiatives, driving cross-functional programs and optimizing external manufacturing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Engage in end-to-end procurement for data center projects, ensuring accurate purchase orders and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet project timelines and deliver...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading the end-to-end procurement process for critical data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution, drivin...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Transform procurement processes by leading end-to-end purchase order execution for critical data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant orde...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading purchase order execution for critical data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate order management, driving ef...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production needs while optimizing costs and quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement within the electronics manufacturing sector. Build and maintain supplier relationships while ensuring timely, cost-effective product delivery to support produc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $175K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management to optimize procurement value, ensuring cost competitiveness and sustainability across multiple manufacturing locations while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$114K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in sourcing operations. Lead strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and enhance tools to deliver measurable outcomes while fostering talent and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to shape supplier diversity initiatives, enhancing inclusion and engagement with diverse subcontractors and suppliers. Lead operational strategies and develop tools to drive impact...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize your career by managing sourcing for electronic components in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance product development and ensure quality, cost-e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $104K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and optimizing procurement strategies across diverse business lines. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing category strategies and supplier relationships, driving savings and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs and uphold core values of inte...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.