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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$174K - $236K *

Empower your career by leading quality initiatives in our Supply Chain team. Drive supplier selection, optimize processes, and mentor engineers to enhance product quality across North America and Euro...

1 week ago

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

$119K - $163K *

Shape strategic revenue management initiatives by leveraging analytical expertise to drive pricing, promotion, and product mix strategies that enhance market performance and foster profitable growth a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Shape our procurement process by leading high-volume vendor agreements, partnering with teams across Procurement and Finance. You'll ensure efficient and compliant contracts, driving operational succe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in procurement by managing high-volume vendor agreements. As a key legal partner, you'll negotiate contracts and streamline processes, ensuring rapid, secure deal...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career as a key legal partner, expertly negotiating diverse procurement agreements and driving business success through effective collaboration with teams across Procurement, Supply Chain...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading complex clinical trial sourcing initiatives. Drive vendor selection and contract management across diverse therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with operational goals a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of battery storage procurement by leading strategic sourcing, negotiating contracts, and driving supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness and supply security in a dynamic g...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in procurement. Collaborate globally to shape sourcing strategies, enhance supplier capabilities, and influence product launches, ensuring alignment with busi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping procurement strategies that drive innovation and efficiency across North America, connecting brand ambitions with supplier capabilities to deliver impactful solutions and en...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $170K *

Transform the innovation sourcing strategy across North America, linking supplier capabilities to brand ambitions. Drive supplier performance, enhance collaboration, and shape the future of product la...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $170K *

Drive innovation in procurement by connecting brand ambitions with supplier capabilities. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across North America, shaping the future of product launches through effec...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of global supply chain management by leading procurement, logistics, and compliance across multiple international sites while building a robust organization to support Anyon's expansi...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $196K *

Develop and lead innovative contract management strategies, driving procurement modernization and AI integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and optimize commercial agreements in h...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by leading P2P transformation initiatives, enhancing global supply chain strategies, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure compliance and operational efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock strategic opportunities by leading cross-functional initiatives, developing business cases, and translating market insights into actionable strategies that drive growth and enhance market reach...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex contracts for major capital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive successful project outcomes throughou...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading commercial management for a major nuclear infrastructure project. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective governance, optimize processes, and drive project...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the Supply Planning process, managing teams and aligning supply plans to optimize inventory and customer service. Drive continuous improvement and enhance operational capabilities across the orga...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate sourcing and contracting strategies by leading a dynamic team to enhance supplier performance, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure compliance across multiple locations while managing the full...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$165K - $210K *

Champion end-to-end supply chain operations for board products, ensuring secure and resilient supply aligned with demand. Lead planning, supplier management, and process development to support growth...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Elevate compliance standards by leading contract monitoring and enforcement across healthcare agreements. Collaborate with teams to analyze metrics, develop policies, and drive improvements in pricing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Shape the future of procurement in Higher Education by leading Oracle Cloud P2P transformations, advising executives, and optimizing operations while fostering team development and collaboration...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Drive transformative Oracle Cloud P2P solutions for Higher Education, guiding teams and clients through strategic implementations while fostering a collaborative culture and mentoring junior staff to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in logistics control tower operations, ensuring supplier readiness and data accuracy. Oversee daily reviews, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive logistics excellence by managing supplier readiness and analytics for a dedicated Control Tower. Oversee data integrity, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supp...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 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.