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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$121K - $138K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading the Procurement team to ensure reliable supply, optimize inventory, and drive cost savings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support manufa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $134K *

Engage in strategic sourcing and supplier management for IT software, driving commercial relationships and contract negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensur...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the procurement strategy and project management for a multifamily portfolio, ensuring effective vendor relationships, strategic sourcing, and capital project oversight while driving continuous im...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving innovative supply chain strategies and supplier partnerships. Collaborate with logistics teams to enhance cost efficiency and risk management while achieving aggressiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by managing global supply chains, optimizing logistics strategies, and driving cost efficiencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier relationships and ensure seaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $160K *

Champion the full business development lifecycle, leading teams in opportunity identification, capture strategy, and proposal development to drive strategic growth across federal and international mar...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $212K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology program management. Lead and coach program managers to deliver impactful tech initiatives, collaborating across departments to set priorities, track...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic sourcing team, driving strategic initiatives, and shaping sourcing solutions for critical energy infrastructure projects. Your expertise will influence decis...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining product supply strategies for complex biopharmaceuticals. Lead integrated planning efforts, ensuring patient supply while balancing service, inventory, and cost. Drive co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $196K *

Drive financial leadership and decision support across global Supply Chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect operational performance with financial impact, while leading a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $196K *

Join a team that's redefining financial leadership in global supply chain FP&A. Drive strategic insights, lead a talented team, and connect operational performance to financial outcomes across diverse...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $196K *

Drive financial leadership and decision support across global Supply Chain operations. Own FP&A processes, lead a team of analysts, and partner with leadership to connect operational performance with...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $175K *

Empower your career by leading strategic sourcing for electronic components in a high-visibility role. Collaborate with engineering and management to ensure a resilient supply base while navigating ma...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, managing inventory planning, and fostering supplier relationships. Collaborate with leadership to shape strategies for growth while ensuring effi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading a team to enhance supplier management, drive cost efficiency, and align sourcing with business objectives, ensuring high-quality execution and stakeholder co...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing procurement strategies for indirect goods and services, ensuring optimal supplier management and alignment with organizational goals to drive value and cost...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion sourcing strategies for raw materials and metals, ensuring supplier performance and cost-effective solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product development and optimize su...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform demand generation by architecting strategies to create, capture, and convert leads. Own multi-channel campaigns, optimize funnels, and collaborate with sales to drive substantial pipeline gr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Drive impactful analytics by developing robust reporting solutions and data assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making through self-service tools and actionable insight...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate supply chain excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing logistics, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance and drive operational success in a dynamic envir...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team to drive procurement excellence, enhance supplier performance, and ensure supply assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Leverage strategic sourcing and operational ex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to supply chain excellence by managing NPI readiness, vendor governance, and risk management for complex electromechanical products. Lead a team to ensure seamless transitions from prototyp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $260K *

Drive enterprise transformation by leading global sourcing strategies, enhancing supplier networks, and delivering measurable value through innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional talent acquisition leadership by guiding a team of recruiters, enhancing hiring processes, and fostering strong partnerships with business leaders to ensure timely and effective re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $181K *

Pioneer innovative sourcing strategies as a key player in IT procurement. Collaborate globally to drive savings, manage supplier relationships, and influence senior executives while executing impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.