OPT Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs
Strategic Sourcing Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with supply chain, operations, or business degrees. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT-eligible when tied to procurement analytics or systems. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with STEM designation, gives employers a meaningful runway to evaluate you.
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- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Right on pace with Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset, and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis, and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential.
A role with Strategic Sourcing is a chance to positively impact several key areas of Target’s business. Your input will ensure that Target realizes the expected value from the terms of our agreements that comprise over $15 billion in annual spend toward innovative and competitively priced goods and services. You’ll share and promote best practices across the company while developing deep category expertise and close client relationships. You’ll also collaborate with internal partners who use world-class sourcing tools and processes, build total cost of ownership financial models, deliver operational leadership, and champion supplier engagement in order to optimize leverage for Target.
As a Senior Professional in Strategic Sourcing, you’ll act as a credible expert and be responsible for executing sourcing events and supporting category strategies that deliver measurable value. You will own a portion of the team’s sourcing pipeline and support large or complex negotiations with the guidance of a Lead or Director. You’ll partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with clarity, consistency, and speed.
You’ll leverage sourcing best practices, contribute to cost modeling and supplier evaluations, and work closely with legal partners on contract execution. You’ll develop the ability to speak the language of the business and drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. You’ll operate collaboratively with leadership in application of the Strategic Sourcing practice, quickly connecting our vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. In alignment with evolving sourcing capabilities, you’ll build proficiency in digital tools, AI-assisted analytics, and market intelligence applications – positioning yourself for future growth.
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage and execute sourcing events within a defined book of business
- Support preparation and facilitation of supplier negotiations, including drafting offers, analyzing scenarios, and creating summaries
- Communicate status updates, scenarios, and recommendations to business partners with a Total Cost of Ownership focus
- Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
- Use standard tools and templates to build pricing models and evaluate proposals
- Partner with legal on contract drafting, analysis, markups, contract finalization, and interpret relevant business impact
- Incorporate storytelling and influence techniques when presenting sourcing recommendations to business clients and partners
- Collaborate with peers and leaders to support cross-category initiatives, playbook consistency, and internal project
- Document savings, supplier decisions, and outcomes in required systems
- Stay current on category-specific trends and sourcing market dynamics
- Act with integrity and deploy best practices in ethical business behavior
- Participate in team trainings and routines focused on emerging sourcing capabilities such as supplier intelligence, automation, and the consultant mindset
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or business operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience in public speaking and presenting)
- Experience working in cross-functional teams or project environments
- Exposure to supplier negotiations or sourcing events
- Interest in learning how AI, digital tools, and automation are shaping the future of sourcing
- Familiarity with sourcing or contract tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa)
- Demonstrated data literacy – able to build, interpret, and communicate insights from sourcing systems and events
- Effective in hybrid and global environments, with excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and ability to maintain flexible work schedule around sourcing events
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset
About you:
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in public speaking and presenting
- Understanding of and ability to apply multi-tiered supply chain costing and delivery models
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in using procurement, spend management/analytics toolsets (e.g. SAP, Ariba, etc.)
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing events
- Ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion
- MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is: 08/27/2026
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Right on pace with Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset, and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis, and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential.
A role with Strategic Sourcing is a chance to positively impact several key areas of Target’s business. Your input will ensure that Target realizes the expected value from the terms of our agreements that comprise over $15 billion in annual spend toward innovative and competitively priced goods and services. You’ll share and promote best practices across the company while developing deep category expertise and close client relationships. You’ll also collaborate with internal partners who use world-class sourcing tools and processes, build total cost of ownership financial models, deliver operational leadership, and champion supplier engagement in order to optimize leverage for Target.
As a Senior Professional in Strategic Sourcing, you’ll act as a credible expert and be responsible for executing sourcing events and supporting category strategies that deliver measurable value. You will own a portion of the team’s sourcing pipeline and support large or complex negotiations with the guidance of a Lead or Director. You’ll partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with clarity, consistency, and speed.
You’ll leverage sourcing best practices, contribute to cost modeling and supplier evaluations, and work closely with legal partners on contract execution. You’ll develop the ability to speak the language of the business and drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. You’ll operate collaboratively with leadership in application of the Strategic Sourcing practice, quickly connecting our vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. In alignment with evolving sourcing capabilities, you’ll build proficiency in digital tools, AI-assisted analytics, and market intelligence applications – positioning yourself for future growth.
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage and execute sourcing events within a defined book of business
- Support preparation and facilitation of supplier negotiations, including drafting offers, analyzing scenarios, and creating summaries
- Communicate status updates, scenarios, and recommendations to business partners with a Total Cost of Ownership focus
- Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
- Use standard tools and templates to build pricing models and evaluate proposals
- Partner with legal on contract drafting, analysis, markups, contract finalization, and interpret relevant business impact
- Incorporate storytelling and influence techniques when presenting sourcing recommendations to business clients and partners
- Collaborate with peers and leaders to support cross-category initiatives, playbook consistency, and internal project
- Document savings, supplier decisions, and outcomes in required systems
- Stay current on category-specific trends and sourcing market dynamics
- Act with integrity and deploy best practices in ethical business behavior
- Participate in team trainings and routines focused on emerging sourcing capabilities such as supplier intelligence, automation, and the consultant mindset
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or business operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience in public speaking and presenting)
- Experience working in cross-functional teams or project environments
- Exposure to supplier negotiations or sourcing events
- Interest in learning how AI, digital tools, and automation are shaping the future of sourcing
- Familiarity with sourcing or contract tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa)
- Demonstrated data literacy – able to build, interpret, and communicate insights from sourcing systems and events
- Effective in hybrid and global environments, with excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and ability to maintain flexible work schedule around sourcing events
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset
About you:
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in public speaking and presenting
- Understanding of and ability to apply multi-tiered supply chain costing and delivery models
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in using procurement, spend management/analytics toolsets (e.g. SAP, Ariba, etc.)
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing events
- Ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion
- MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is: 08/27/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategic Sourcing Manager
Lead with your procurement impact, not your visa status
Quantify your sourcing experience upfront: cost savings achieved, vendor contracts negotiated, or supplier bases managed. Hiring managers in procurement care about measurable results. Strong numbers make your OPT status secondary to the value you bring.
Target companies with active supply chain operations
Manufacturers, retailers, and tech hardware companies run large sourcing functions and hire regularly. These employers are accustomed to international talent and more likely to have HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization and STEM extension eligibility.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early in conversations
If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business analytics, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Framing this as 36 months of total authorization reduces perceived risk for employers evaluating sponsorship timelines.
Emphasize cross-functional experience in your application materials
Strategic sourcing sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and vendor management. Highlight any experience coordinating across departments or leading supplier negotiations. This breadth signals readiness for a senior-adjacent role, which tends to justify OPT sponsorship investment.
Prepare to address continuity questions directly
Employers will ask what happens when your OPT expires. Have a clear, honest answer: explain STEM extension eligibility, H-1B visa timing, and your intent to pursue long-term status. Candidates who can walk through this confidently reduce employer uncertainty significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly sourcing roles
Browse Strategic Sourcing Manager listings on Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring OPT students. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time and focuses your applications on companies where authorization is an understood part of the hiring process.
Strategic Sourcing Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Strategic Sourcing Managers?
Yes. Strategic Sourcing Manager is a professional role that falls within the scope of standard F-1 OPT authorization. If your degree is in supply chain, business, or a related field, the role aligns with your area of study. For STEM-designated degrees such as industrial engineering or operations research, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization.
Does a Strategic Sourcing Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. STEM OPT eligibility is tied to your field of study. Degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, management information systems, or business analytics typically qualify. The role itself involves data-driven decision-making and systems work, which can support the case that your employment is directly related to a STEM degree. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Which industries hire Strategic Sourcing Managers and are open to OPT students?
Manufacturing, consumer goods, technology, healthcare, and defense are the heaviest employers of strategic sourcing talent. Companies like Amazon, Cisco, Johnson and Johnson, and Honeywell run large procurement functions and have established processes for hiring international candidates on OPT. Firms with global supply chains are generally more familiar with work authorization requirements and more willing to support OPT students through to H-1B sponsorship.
How should I explain my OPT timeline to a hiring manager in a sourcing role?
Be direct and specific. Tell them your OPT authorization period, whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and when H-1B eligibility would apply. For Strategic Sourcing roles, employers think in multi-year contract and relationship timelines, so framing your authorization in those terms helps. A candidate who can say they have up to 36 months of work authorization before H-1B lottery eligibility is a much clearer proposition than one who is vague about their status.
Where can I find Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Strategic Sourcing Manager roles from employers who have sponsored OPT and visa candidates. Searching there lets you focus on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to work with international candidates, rather than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't support your authorization.