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Remote Strategic Procurement Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include IREN, Geisinger, and Trucordia. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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ZS is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement to execute strategic sourcing projects and category strategies across indirect spend categories including HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Professional Services. This role will optimize total value across cost, quality, service, risk, innovation, sustainability, and savings while partnering closely with business stakeholders across ZS regions and functions.As a key member of the Procurement team, this individual will play an instrumental role in helping build and shape the future of the indirect procurement function, driving best practices, influencing strategy, and supporting the team's continued growth and evolution.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain category profiles, sourcing pipelines, and category strategies for assigned indirect categories including HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Professional Services.
- Execute sourcing events end-to-end, including requirements definition, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, supplier identification, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and recommendation development.
- Lead negotiations, MSA/SOW development, and renewals by securing commercial terms, service levels, and risk protections that maximize total value.
- Incorporate total cost and total value modeling, TCO analysis, spend analysis, market intelligence, rate analysis, and benchmark insights into sourcing events and supplier decisions.
- Embed responsible sourcing and sustainability criteria into category strategies, sourcing events, and supplier relationship management activities.
- Define and report total value delivered, including hard savings, cost avoidance, service and quality improvements, risk reduction, and innovation.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing project teams across ZS regions and business units.
- Act as a trusted procurement partner to ZS corporate functions, building strong relationships with budget owners and senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions around business requirements, supplier strategy, and category implications; partner with internal customer groups to define value levers, specifications, service levels, and scopes of work.
- Translate function and practice plans into an indirect sourcing pipeline and influence large and strategic buying decisions based on total value, balancing cost against quality, speed, and risk.
- Drive change management with colleagues and key contacts, promote sourcing best practices and policy compliance, and report category value performance to business leadership.
What You Will Bring
- S. / B.A. degree in Business or a related field; CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent certification preferred.
- 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience across indirect categories such as HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Professional Services.
- Demonstrated success delivering quantifiable value beyond price, including savings, cost avoidance, service improvements, quality gains, risk reduction, and innovation.
- Experience in a professional services or life sciences environment preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and technology, including Source-to-Pay and contract lifecycle management tools.
- RFx management, supplier negotiations, MSA/SOW contract writing, category strategy development, value strategy formulation, total cost / total value modeling, supplier management, and contract management.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes in a global, decentralized, matrixed organization with limited supervision.
- Project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex sourcing initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and build trusted relationships across business functions.
- Proven ability to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes across a matrix organization.
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
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How you’ll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
:
ZS is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement to execute strategic sourcing projects and category strategies across indirect spend categories including HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Professional Services. This role will optimize total value across cost, quality, service, risk, innovation, sustainability, and savings while partnering closely with business stakeholders across ZS regions and functions.As a key member of the Procurement team, this individual will play an instrumental role in helping build and shape the future of the indirect procurement function, driving best practices, influencing strategy, and supporting the team's continued growth and evolution.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain category profiles, sourcing pipelines, and category strategies for assigned indirect categories including HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Professional Services.
- Execute sourcing events end-to-end, including requirements definition, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, supplier identification, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and recommendation development.
- Lead negotiations, MSA/SOW development, and renewals by securing commercial terms, service levels, and risk protections that maximize total value.
- Incorporate total cost and total value modeling, TCO analysis, spend analysis, market intelligence, rate analysis, and benchmark insights into sourcing events and supplier decisions.
- Embed responsible sourcing and sustainability criteria into category strategies, sourcing events, and supplier relationship management activities.
- Define and report total value delivered, including hard savings, cost avoidance, service and quality improvements, risk reduction, and innovation.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing project teams across ZS regions and business units.
- Act as a trusted procurement partner to ZS corporate functions, building strong relationships with budget owners and senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions around business requirements, supplier strategy, and category implications; partner with internal customer groups to define value levers, specifications, service levels, and scopes of work.
- Translate function and practice plans into an indirect sourcing pipeline and influence large and strategic buying decisions based on total value, balancing cost against quality, speed, and risk.
- Drive change management with colleagues and key contacts, promote sourcing best practices and policy compliance, and report category value performance to business leadership.
What You Will Bring
- S. / B.A. degree in Business or a related field; CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent certification preferred.
- 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience across indirect categories such as HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Professional Services.
- Demonstrated success delivering quantifiable value beyond price, including savings, cost avoidance, service improvements, quality gains, risk reduction, and innovation.
- Experience in a professional services or life sciences environment preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and technology, including Source-to-Pay and contract lifecycle management tools.
- RFx management, supplier negotiations, MSA/SOW contract writing, category strategy development, value strategy formulation, total cost / total value modeling, supplier management, and contract management.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes in a global, decentralized, matrixed organization with limited supervision.
- Project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex sourcing initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and build trusted relationships across business functions.
- Proven ability to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes across a matrix organization.
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
:
How you’ll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote strategic procurement manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and multi-year contracts
- Proficiency with procurement software and enterprise resource planning systems
- Strong negotiation skills with experience managing significant annual spend
- CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Strategic Procurement Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote strategic procurement manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-based noise.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote procurement teams run on written updates, structured meeting notes, and clear email trails. Show this explicitly in your cover letter and resume by calling out tools like Slack, Coupa, or SAP Ariba and describing how you've coordinated supplier decisions across time zones or departments without in-person meetings.
Quantify supplier and cost outcomes upfront
Remote hiring managers can't observe your work style, so your results have to do the convincing. Lead your resume bullets with concrete outcomes: contract value managed, cost reduction percentages achieved, supplier consolidation completed. Numbers replace the context that in-office visibility would otherwise provide.
Signal remote readiness in your interview
Remote procurement employers ask how you manage supplier escalations, stakeholder updates, and cross-functional decisions without being physically present. Prepare specific examples of deals or projects you owned independently, and name the async tools and cadences you used to keep all parties aligned.
Remote Strategic Procurement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote strategic procurement manager job?
Target companies with distributed procurement teams or fully remote operations, since these employers are already built for independent, async work. Remote hiring managers screen hard for written communication skills, supplier negotiation experience, and self-directed project management. Candidates who can show they've managed vendor relationships, driven cost savings, and coordinated cross-functionally without in-office oversight move to the top of the shortlist.
Which companies hire remote strategic procurement managers?
Remote strategic procurement manager roles are posted by IREN, Geisinger, and Trucordia and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, large distributed enterprises in manufacturing and healthcare, and professional services firms with global supplier networks.
Can you get a remote strategic procurement manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your strongest path in is through contract or project-based procurement work, procurement coordinator roles at remote-first startups, and certifications like CPSM or CIPS that signal structured knowledge. Demonstrating comfort with async collaboration tools and showing documented results, even from academic or volunteer projects, helps close the experience gap.
Do you need a degree for remote strategic procurement manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prefer a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field, but demonstrated results carry significant weight. A strong history of cost reduction, supplier management, or cross-functional project delivery, combined with a recognized procurement certification, can substitute for or reinforce a degree on a remote application.
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