Sourcing Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Sourcing Managers need a combination of strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and procurement expertise.
- The strongest candidates have demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier performance, category strategy, and commercial negotiations.
- Experienced sourcing leaders are highly competitive, making candidates with both commercial and supply chain expertise harder to attract.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway connects organizations with specialized procurement and supply chain professionals. For Sourcing Manager searches, we focus on candidates with strategic sourcing expertise, supplier leadership, negotiation experience, analytical capabilities, and a track record of improving commercial outcomes.
ABOUT THE SOURCING MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
Management / Senior Professional
5+ Years
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Selection & Development
Cost Optimization
Vendor Performance
Negotiation & Agreements
Spend & Market Analysis
Sourcing Team Management
Supplier & Supply Risk
ERP & Sourcing Systems
Commercial Strategy
What does a Sourcing Manager Do?
Develops Sourcing Strategies
A Sourcing Manager creates category and supplier strategies based on business requirements, market conditions, spend levels, supply risks, and long-term organizational objectives.
Evaluates & Selects Suppliers
They research supplier markets, assess capabilities, conduct competitive sourcing events, and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, capacity, service, and risk.
Leads Commercial Negotiations
Sourcing Managers negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels, contracts, and other commercial conditions to improve total value and manage procurement costs.
Manages Supplier Performance
They establish supplier expectations, monitor performance, address issues, and develop strategic relationships that support quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Identifies Sourcing Opportunities
They analyze spend and market data to identify savings opportunities, alternative suppliers, supply diversification strategies, and other improvements to sourcing performance.
Strengthen Your Sourcing Strategy With the Right Leader
Find a Sourcing Manager who can develop supplier strategies, lead negotiations, strengthen vendor relationships, and deliver measurable commercial value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category strategies.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships.
- Lead competitive sourcing events and commercial negotiations.
- Analyze spend, supplier markets, costs, and sourcing risks.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Typically 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, including strategic supplier and category responsibilities.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline is typically preferred.
Certifications
Certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP can strengthen a candidate's qualifications depending on the sourcing environment.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$85k-$140k
Performance & Savings-Based Bonus
Experience Level
5+ Years
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive Sourcing Talent Market
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About Procurement & Sourcing
Brightway recruits specialized professionals across procurement and sourcing, supporting organizations with talent experienced in strategic sourcing, purchasing, category management, supplier management, procurement operations, and supply chain strategy. We help businesses build teams capable of improving cost, supplier performance, supply continuity, and commercial value.
