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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$107K - $147K *

Elevate your career by leading global semiconductor sourcing strategies that drive cost efficiency, supply continuity, and product success. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with business o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $127K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve operational excellence in suppl...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement strategies by managing construction projects and vendor relationships, ensuring effective contract execution and budget analysis to support innovative facility solutions and enha...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative sourcing strategies for satellite production. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize supply chain processes and ensure efficiency in supporting groundbrea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $139K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of industrial water treatment by leading a bid team to develop competitive proposals. Engage throughout the sales cycle, ensuring alignment and strategic execution...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $139K *

Transform the proposal process in industrial water treatment by leading a cross-functional bid team. Drive strategy from RFP to project handover, ensuring compliance and fostering continuous improveme...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $139K *

Drive impactful solutions in industrial water treatment by leading a bid team through the proposal process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering collaboration across functions to deli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $139K *

Drive proposal development for industrial water treatment projects, leading cross-functional teams to create competitive solutions. Engage throughout the sales cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by driving VAR growth across North America. Lead partner recruitment, develop strategic plans, and enhance sales execution to achieve sustainable revenue growth in the mid-market...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $120K *

Transform supply chain operations by managing demand planning, sourcing, and inventory control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely fulfillment and compliance with ISO standards w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform sourcing strategies by collaborating across teams to optimize supply chain performance, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive product innovations while managing multiple projects and dead...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in global sourcing and supply management, collaborating across teams to optimize procurement strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and enhance supply chain p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Contribute to procurement excellence by managing purchasing processes, supplier communications, and compliance with government regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely del...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing for animal protein categories, ensuring supply continuity, quality, and cost optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$186K - $266K *

Transform enterprise portfolio management by leading governance, demand management, and strategic delivery oversight. Collaborate with executives to align investments with business priorities and driv...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $266K *

Lead the charge in enterprise portfolio governance and demand management, ensuring strategic technology initiatives align with business priorities. Drive transparency, accountability, and value realiz...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $266K *

Join us to lead the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, driving strategic technology initiatives and governance. Collaborate with executives to align investments with business goals, ensuring effe...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $140K *

Champion risk management and procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and drive compliance across the in...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Optimize supply chain operations by leading SIOP processes, enhancing performance, and collaborating across departments to ensure material availability and timely delivery in a dynamic aerospace envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $157K *

Engage in strategic sourcing and supplier management for high-visibility CapEx projects. Lead complex negotiations and drive cross-functional collaboration to optimize procurement processes and mitiga...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $157K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for high-visibility CapEx projects. Lead complex negotiations and manage large-scale initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $185K *

Drive impactful negotiations and manage diverse contracts within a dynamic procurement team. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and ensure compliance, while enhancing operational effi...

2 weeks ago

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

$147K - $200K *

Optimize global logistics procurement by leading sourcing, contract operations, and supplier relationships. Drive data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency to achieve financial targets...

2 weeks ago

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

$77K - $105K *

Manage transportation scheduling and appointment coordination to ensure timely deliveries. Collaborate with suppliers and retailers, resolve conflicts, and enhance operational efficiency while maintai...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $164K *

Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations in a regulated environment, ensuring alignment between demand and supply while driving continuous improvement across planning, procurement, logistic...

1 week 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.