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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$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, drive cost savings, and improve supplier performance. Lead a talented team while aligning sourcing strategies with business o...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $220K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for logistics categories, optimizing supplier performance and cost reduction strategies while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$155K - $220K *

Shape the future of logistics sourcing by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost reduction strategies across diverse categories with a focus on collaboration...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $190K *

Champion strategic IT procurement initiatives, driving cost reductions and optimizing software agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance while managing con...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $161K *

Unlock your potential by leading product development initiatives in healthcare supply chain. Collaborate across teams to define customer needs, drive innovation, and optimize workflows, ensuring impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Drive strategic digital transformation in procurement by leading the Source to Procure process. Oversee implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of e-sourcing and analytics, ensuring ali...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $100K *

Drive supplier cost reduction and support new product launches by sourcing materials and managing supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain strategies for AI Satellite production. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance procurement, logistics, and vendor management, ensuring timely delivery and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supply chain strategies for AI Satellite production, ensuring seamless procurement and supplier management. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet aggressive production goals while managing c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the development of sourcing strategies for critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring supply continuity and supplier performance across advanced data centers and AI factories. Collaborate with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of electrical infrastructure by developing sourcing strategies for mission-critical equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and ensure suppl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer sourcing strategies for critical electrical infrastructure, enhancing supplier relationships and ensuring supply continuity for advanced AI factories and data centers. Collaborate across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring supply continuity and performance across advanced data centers and AI factories. Collaborate with cros...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Help us develop and execute strategic sourcing for mission-critical electrical infrastructure, enhancing supplier relationships and ensuring supply continuity for advanced data centers and AI factorie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $134K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain excellence in healthcare. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll optimize procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $128K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain excellence by managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely material delivery for robotics operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks...

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

$73K - $128K *

Drive operational excellence in supply chain management by optimizing vendor performance, mitigating risks, and enhancing procurement workflows to ensure timely delivery of robotics materials across g...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to strategic partnerships and contract management. Drive value through effective negotiations and vendor performance evaluation while supporting internal stakeholders in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $128K *

Unlock potential by managing $20M in annual sourcing for key product categories. Collaborate with teams to optimize costs, negotiate supplier contracts, and mitigate risks while ensuring supply contin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Redefine procurement execution for complex infrastructure deals, driving lifecycle management and scalable operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier engagements and imple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $136K *

Engage in strategic sourcing to enhance procurement efficiency, optimize supplier performance, and ensure compliance with regulations. Drive negotiations, manage purchase orders, and evaluate supplier...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize product development processes while ensuring operational efficiency and cost savings in a dynamic, global envi...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Transform procurement strategies for Fortune 500 clients while leading a team. Collaborate with supply chain leaders to design and implement specialized transportation solutions, ensuring operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $115K *

Champion innovative procurement strategies for Fortune 500 clients, leading a team to deliver specialized transportation solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize logistics and ensure compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.