Director of Strategic Sourcing Jobs in Illinois
Director of Strategic Sourcing jobs in Illinois concentrate heavily in manufacturing, food and consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services, reflecting the state's deep industrial base and corporate headquarters density. Chicago anchors the market, with significant hiring also in Downers Grove and Lake County, where companies like Kraft Heinz, Baxter International, and Abbott maintain major procurement operations. The most in-demand specialties are indirect procurement, supplier diversity, and category management across complex, multi-tier supply chains. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for the administration of the company’s strategic sourcing processes to include report development, analysis, and program administration. Categories may include but are not limited to Travel, Auto Programs, Shipping, Office Supplies, Cell Phones, and Business Machines. This position will be responsible for interacting with all levels of the company’s organizational structure; including retail, sales, finance, payroll, and human resource personnel in managing the company’s internal expenses.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze expense data, create and manage reports to discover opportunities for cost savings and improved services. Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in collecting and analyzing data for new and existing categories.
- Serve as point of contact for employee questions, program issues, and vendor relations for various strategic sourcing programs. Will create employee communications and training programs to ensure correct usage of internal systems and programs.
- Collaborate on the development of policy and assist as needed to promote compliance.
- Review, audit, and code invoices to ensure accuracy and correct expense distribution of strategic sourcing programs to internal divisions.
- Solicit and coordinate input from employees and department heads regarding vendor performance and bring issues and recommendations to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
- Maintain and manage departmental data posted on company’s intranet.
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or in a financial environment
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
- Report writing and development skills
- High sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to win
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
- Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances and directions
- Demonstrate commitment to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
- Ability to work independently, but also successful team building skills
- Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others
- 1 to 2 years of intermediate/advanced experience working with Microsoft Excel.
- Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for the administration of the company’s strategic sourcing processes to include report development, analysis, and program administration. Categories may include but are not limited to Travel, Auto Programs, Shipping, Office Supplies, Cell Phones, and Business Machines. This position will be responsible for interacting with all levels of the company’s organizational structure; including retail, sales, finance, payroll, and human resource personnel in managing the company’s internal expenses.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze expense data, create and manage reports to discover opportunities for cost savings and improved services. Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in collecting and analyzing data for new and existing categories.
- Serve as point of contact for employee questions, program issues, and vendor relations for various strategic sourcing programs. Will create employee communications and training programs to ensure correct usage of internal systems and programs.
- Collaborate on the development of policy and assist as needed to promote compliance.
- Review, audit, and code invoices to ensure accuracy and correct expense distribution of strategic sourcing programs to internal divisions.
- Solicit and coordinate input from employees and department heads regarding vendor performance and bring issues and recommendations to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
- Maintain and manage departmental data posted on company’s intranet.
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or in a financial environment
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
- Report writing and development skills
- High sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to win
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
- Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances and directions
- Demonstrate commitment to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
- Ability to work independently, but also successful team building skills
- Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others
- 1 to 2 years of intermediate/advanced experience working with Microsoft Excel.
- Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of strategic sourcing jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive strategic sourcing or procurement experience
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional sourcing teams and managing senior supplier relationships
- Strong background in contract negotiation, category strategy, and cost reduction initiatives
- Proficiency with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement
- Certified Professional in Supply Management or similar credential strongly preferred by Illinois employers
Director of Strategic Sourcing Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of strategic sourcing in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a director of strategic sourcing. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or engineering, followed by progressive procurement or sourcing roles. Most Illinois employers at this level look for candidates who have held manager or senior manager titles in corporate procurement. The Institute for Supply Management's Certified Professional in Supply Management designation is widely recognized by large Illinois-based companies and meaningfully strengthens a candidacy.
Which companies hire director of strategic sourcings in Illinois?
Employers hiring director of strategic sourcings in Illinois right now include CNH Industrial, United Airlines, and Duly Health and Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's high concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, particularly in the Chicago metro, means many of these openings sit within large enterprise procurement functions with global scope.
Which Illinois cities have the most director of strategic sourcing jobs?
Chicago, Oak Brook, and Cary account for the most director of strategic sourcing openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its dense cluster of corporate headquarters and major hospital systems, while suburban markets like Downers Grove and Lake County generate consistent demand from large manufacturing and life sciences companies whose procurement leadership teams are based there rather than in the city center.
Are there remote director of strategic sourcing jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many senior operations roles, because strategic sourcing at the director level centers on analysis, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional stakeholder management that can be conducted remotely. About 75% of director of strategic sourcing openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more common structure among large Illinois employers. Fully remote roles tend to appear most often in indirect procurement categories where supplier site visits are infrequent.
How can I get hired as a director of strategic sourcing in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a sourcing analyst or procurement specialist role at a large Illinois employer, then building toward a category manager position over several years. Companies like Caterpillar, Walgreens, and Illinois-based hospital systems regularly hire into structured procurement rotational or development programs that build the cross-functional exposure directors need. Earning the Certified Professional in Supply Management designation early signals seriousness to Illinois hiring managers and compensates for a shorter work history.
Where can I find and apply to director of strategic sourcing jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to director of strategic sourcing jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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