Strategic Sourcing Manager

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. Build and execute category management plans .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,200 - $114,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management, sourcing, and negotiations while effectively leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing procurement and analytics toolsets to drive strategic initiatives and organizational change.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementSourcing and NegotiationsProcurement ToolsetsCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Category Management PlansSourcing StrategiesTotal Cost of OwnershipContracting EffortsProject Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipCoaching and MentoringConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Spend Management ToolsAnalytics Toolsets

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAJuris Doctor (JD)

Industry Keywords

Indirect SpendStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and execute category management plans
Lead sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend
Deliver foundational and advanced sourcing for complex, ambiguous projects
Lead cross-functional teams
Partner with subject matter experts to design strategies focused on Total Cost of Ownership
Work with legal teams on internal and external contracting efforts
Champion organizational change and present effectively to stakeholders
Build a project pipeline proactively
Balance category management with collaborative leadership to achieve desired outcomes
Coach and mentor team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using procurement, spend management, and analytics toolsets
Ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion
MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with specified in-office flexibility
Medical, dental, vision and more
401(k) plan
Discretionary vacation for exempt team members
Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Paid sick leave
Eligibility for an annual bonus
Potential for restricted stock units based on role
Growth opportunities
Reasonable accommodation support