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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$96K - $132K *

Empower your career by leading sustainable procurement initiatives. Drive supplier engagement, emissions reduction strategies, and diversity programs while managing critical operational systems to enh...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $195K *

Transform strategic sourcing by leading a high-performing team to drive enterprise value, establish priorities, and deliver measurable outcomes through innovative planning and governance...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for indirect spend, driving category strategies and supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement effectiveness and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $158K *

Lead the charge in optimizing corporate procurement processes, driving cost savings and efficiency through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and compliance with regulatory standards across comple...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies for assigned categories while supporting new product development and inventory man...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading sourcing strategies and production oversight, collaborating with global teams to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost-effective solutions while driving team performanc...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $195K *

Transform your career by leading global sourcing and procurement initiatives. Drive capital equipment projects and optimize indirect spend categories in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensurin...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower our operations by managing procurement processes for equipment and materials. Collaborate with engineering and research teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, while building strong suppl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Manage strategic sourcing for critical electrical equipment, ensuring supply continuity and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategies and drive supplier r...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing for mission-critical electrical equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, ensure supply continuity, and support...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic sourcing for mission-critical electrical equipment, ensuring supply continuity and performance across advanced data centers and AI factories. Collaborate with c...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Optimize sourcing strategies for mission-critical electrical equipment, ensuring supply continuity and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project deployment and manage sup...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing contracts and vendor relationships. Collaborate with various departments to enhance procur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in sourcing and project management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of new products and materials while maintaining supplier relationships and proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $126K *

Optimize procurement strategies and vendor management to enhance operational efficiency and drive business value. Lead the development of governance frameworks and processes while collaborating with c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $205K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor sourcing strategy and supplier management. Collaborate with engineering to optimize supply chains, negotiate high-value contracts, and ensure continuity of supply for...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform sourcing strategies and supplier management for cutting-edge semiconductor components. Lead a dynamic team to optimize supply chains, negotiate high-value contracts, and ensure seamless deli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $204K *

Transform sourcing strategies by overseeing global supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and delivering innovative solutions in professional services. Collaborate with leadership to shape and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing and material planning, ensuring continuity of supply and cost-effective procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with emphasis on design ite...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Manage sourcing for electronic components in satellite systems, driving supplier partnerships and cost strategies. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, while navig...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee global sourcing strategies for electrical commodities, ensuring supplier performance, cost efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $201K *

Drive procurement excellence by enhancing policies and processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that align...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $91K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for construction services, ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relationships while delivering exceptional customer service across multiple hospital projects...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $91K *

Transform procurement processes by managing competitive bids for construction services, ensuring compliance and exceptional service while fostering strong supplier relationships across multiple hospit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $214K *

Champion procurement excellence by architecting and leading a transformative function that balances governance with agility, driving financial impact and operational efficiency across all business uni...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.