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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$110K - $155K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize costs and drive innovation. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic sourcing excellence by leading category management, driving value, and optimizing costs in a senior role that influences cross-functional teams and shapes procurement strategies for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic sourcing team to ensure high-rate production of air vehicles, focusing on supply strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost management while driving efficiency and quality in a fast-pace...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of a robust U.S. supplier network, architecting procurement strategies, negotiating competitive pricing, and ensuring quality to support our growth in playground manufacturing. C...

Wallenstein, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $96K *

Drive strategic contract management across global procurement operations, ensuring compliance and effective supplier partnerships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance contract lifecycle processes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $96K *

Join our team to drive strategic procurement processes and manage global contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mitigating legal risks. Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $95K *

Manage the strategic supplier lifecycle, from sourcing to contract award, ensuring optimal supplier performance and risk management while driving cost savings and efficiency across categories...

London, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $185K *

Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives by evaluating procurement processes, analyzing costs, and negotiating supplier contracts to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost savings across th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $128K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by developing and executing sourcing strategies for integrated material handling systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational value a...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, driving value across supply chains. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement sourcing programs, negotiate agreements, and manage categories, ensuring alignment w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $132K *

Unlock potential by leading global sourcing strategies that align with business objectives. Drive supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and develop sourcing plans to optimize supply chain effic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $188K *

Unlock procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives that drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance quality across diverse product lines within a dynamic c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $190K *

Champion strategic sourcing in Design & Construction, leading procurement initiatives to optimize value and drive cost savings. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier relationships and ensu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration and optimizing vendor relationships to enhance organizational efficiency and drive impactful results across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing vendor relationships, and driving operational efficiency across diverse spend categories while collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by developing strategic sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring a competitive supply base in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. Collaborate c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes, ensuring a reliable supply base for aerospace and defense programs while driving cost reduction and risk mitigation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Help us shape the future of strategic sourcing by leading procurement strategies for a highly regulated U.S. Navy business, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and resilience in our supply chain...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Elevate strategic sourcing initiatives by leading procurement strategies for a highly regulated U.S. Navy business, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and supplier resilience to meet current and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for a regulated U.S. Navy business, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and supplier resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing str...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving sourcing excellence in a dynamic environment. You'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate across functions to enhance product development and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $322K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies in Professional Services, driving cost savings and optimizing vendor relationships on a global scale while leveraging...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $201K *

Lead the charge in managing sourcing teams while executing end-to-end sourcing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies and ensure compliance with corporate policies...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $210K *

Optimize procurement strategies and supplier management to drive operational efficiencies and measurable value across engineering and technical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $127K *

Optimize your career as you lead strategic sourcing initiatives in transportation and logistics. Drive cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve opera...

3 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.