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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$143K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of memory and storage technologies. You'll drive technical decisions and supplier readiness, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure innovative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $185K *

Lead the charge in technical sourcing for memory and storage, driving supplier readiness and engineering collaboration to ensure innovative product development and manufacturing excellence from concep...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $185K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading technical sourcing for memory and storage. Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and performance, driving projects from concep...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $170K *

Elevate sourcing strategies for aerospace materials, ensuring supply continuity and quality. Lead supplier negotiations and partnerships while driving innovation and efficiency in a fast-paced, regula...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $170K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for aerospace materials, focusing on energetics and composites. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost-effect...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $134K *

Shape the future of responsible sourcing by managing supplier compliance, risk assessments, and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ethical practices and dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $180K *

Develop innovative sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet product demand and drive business growth. Oversee vendor relationships, negotiate agreements, and ensure sup...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion cross-functional sourcing strategies to enhance procurement efficiency, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability across multiple categories while collaborating with diverse te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading procurement strategies, mentoring specialists, and optimizing supply chains to align with business objectives and product launches. Drive operational efficiency and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic sourcing and category management, leading a high-performing team to drive value and optimize procurement processes across multiple business units while managing supplier relationshi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $168K *

Optimize strategic commodity management, driving supplier negotiations and pricing strategies to ensure maximum value and continuity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance procurement processes an...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic sourcing and supplier performance for direct procurement categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure value...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations to optimize technology spend, leveraging AI for pricing benchmarks and contract reviews. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance procurement processe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Empower procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings across multiple categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $153K *

Take ownership of indirect spend categories, focusing on IT sourcing strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost savings, optimize vendor performance, and enhance procurement processes usi...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product management processes globally. Lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with merchandising, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of sourcing operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency and profitability across manufacturing verticals, driving strategic initiatives that revolutionize the custom ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of sourcing operations by leading a dynamic team to drive efficiency and profitability across manufacturing verticals. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and implement strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier performance, minimize supply chain risks, and achieve cost savings across key commodities. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing program management and human resources for a global initiative supporting military families. Ensure timely execution of assignments and enhance service deliv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing program management and human resources for a dynamic, global initiative supporting military families. Drive efficiency and quality in service delivery whi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $340K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading legal support for technology sourcing. Negotiate complex agreements for hardware, software, and services while mentoring a legal team and ensuring compliance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $340K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of technology procurement, leading legal support for high-value supply agreements. As a strategic partner, you'll optimize contracts and build a procurement legal f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $340K *

Transform your career by leading legal support for engineering and technology supply chains. Negotiate high-value agreements for AI cloud infrastructure and build a robust procurement legal function a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the sourcing landscape by leading a dynamic team to develop and implement effective global sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and value creation across complex multimillion-dollar p...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.