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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$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of global sourcing initiatives, developing procurement strategies that enhance manufacturing operations and supplier relationships while driving cost savings and continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing costs and enhancing supplier relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable savings and operational ef...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in global direct materials sourcing strategy, enhancing cost, quality, and supplier performance while developing a high-performing team and fostering collaboration across various busin...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost savings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and ensure high-quality materials, f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$155K - $170K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing procurement strategies across regions, collaborating with leadership to optimize supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and lead teams towards achieving...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $166K *

Empower growth by developing strategic sourcing initiatives for critical data center infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance, negotiate agreements, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $166K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency for critical data center infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain capab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $181K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple sites, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery. Collaborate with engineering and operations to align supplier capabilitie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving supplier negotiations, and developing comprehensive category strategies to maximize member value and enhance operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $188K *

Reimagine your career with a strategic sourcing leader role, driving negotiation strategies and supplier engagement to enhance service line value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $188K *

Transform your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving supplier negotiations, and enhancing value for service lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative str...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by managing procurement activities for key commodities. Collaborate across divisions to negotiate agreements and enhance supplier performance while optimizing spen...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you manage the entire materials lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensuring quality and production efficiency. Collaborate with teams to drive innovati...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform vendor relationships and contract management by leading negotiations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements across strategic suppliers while collaborating with cross-func...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier performance, reduce costs, and support business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive value and operational excellence while mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $186K *

Strategize advanced category sourcing initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency, drive supplier collaboration, and align with business goals while optimizing workflows and operations under limited s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for corporate travel and fleet management, balancing cost, service, and compliance. Drive supplier governance, policy administration, and continuous improvement to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize MRO supplies and services. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to negotiate contracts, enhance vendor relationships, and str...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain strategies, analyzing market trends, and negotiating supplier agreements to enhance operational efficiency and support Apple's product...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing vendor relationships, and driving procurement excellence in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$123K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives in the metals category. Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and risk management while collaborating across functions to achieve ente...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement processes, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of materials and services while fostering supplier relationships and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform sourcing strategies and drive value delivery by managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance across diverse consumer product categories in a dynamic, cross-functional envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for enterprise software, SaaS, and AI solutions, driving value and innovation while managing supplier relations...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing cost and quality while managing supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value and ensure supply continuit...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.