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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$101K - $135K *

Lead the charge in executing global pharma market strategies, translating insights into actionable priorities across drug discovery, development, and bioprocessing to drive revenue and product launche...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing and procurement for global MRO operations, driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and compliance while ensuring continuity of supply for critical materi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement excellence in aerospace. Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management to optimize costs, ensure compliance, and drive performance across global operations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading sourcing initiatives and optimizing supplier performance to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in aerospace MRO operations. Drive cost savings an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and procurement excellence in aerospace. Lead supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure compliance while collaborating across functions to support...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives to optimize supplier performance and ensure compliance in aerospace operations. Drive cost savings and enhance supply chain efficiency while collabo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $105K *

Shape the future of project management by leading diverse initiatives, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards while collaborating with teams to drive successful project executio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$89K - $134K *

Unlock growth by owning category strategy and P&L for convenience store segments. Drive sales and margin through data-driven insights, vendor relationships, and effective execution across teams to mee...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Innovate procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure timely delivery of materials. Lead a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, collaborating cross-functionally to opti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $170K *

Help us drive strategic growth by leading our North America sales team and managing channel partners. You'll connect solutions with customer needs, coach team members, and ensure a consistent customer...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of procurement systems by leading ERP initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring seamless integration and performance of Oracle Procurement solutions across multiple platforms...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading large-scale data center projects, identifying supply risks, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and mitigate challenges th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to deliver significant value across multiple categories in a dynamic en...

Leola, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings initiatives across multiple categories while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading transformative research programs. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and promote innovative projects t...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across diverse indirect spend categories, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs and enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $145K *

Transform the sourcing landscape for electronic components in innovative product kits. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality, cost, and delivery while driving strategic initiatives that suppor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $180K *

Lead the charge in integrating and architecting data strategies for a unified risk intelligence ecosystem across global supply chain security platforms, ensuring data integrity, interoperability, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing financial activities, analyzing data, and developing cash management strategies. Drive profitability through effective forecasting and reporting while ensuring complian...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize supply chain strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and logistics in aerospace. Lead a team to enhance compliance, inventory management, and supplier relationships while supp...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion complex production planning and scheduling across multiple manufacturing streams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production with customer demand, optimize capacity, and enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by serving as a subject matter expert in procurement compliance, guiding complex regulatory matters, and enhancing audit readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for capital equipment, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet production goals across multiple locations while enhancing supplier relations...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in strategic capacity management, optimizing long-range planning and analytics to enhance manufacturing efficiency and support business growth across a 1-10 year horizon...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.