Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in California
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in technology, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and retail supply chains, with openings from mid-level sourcing leads through vice-president-adjacent directors. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Apple, Northrop Grumman, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large, established procurement functions. The most in-demand specialties include indirect procurement, supplier diversity, and category management across tech hardware and healthcare. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
Intuit internships are 12 weeks throughout the summer. We have fixed start and end dates that are designed to work with various universities’ academic calendars.
- Cohort 1: Monday, May 17 - Friday, August 6, 2027 (12 weeks)
- Cohort 2: Monday, June 14 - Friday September 3, 2027 (12 weeks)
About our Emerging Talent Program:
About the Team
Ever wondered what it takes to build the network of people who help millions of Intuit customers every day? As the Strategic Sourcing Intern, Customer Success & Sales, you'll get a front-row seat to how Intuit sources and manages the partner network that brings over 10,000 product support and domain experts to life across our Customer Success and Sales organization. You'll help shape decisions about the staffing partners and service providers who supply this talent — no prior sourcing experience required. We're looking for curiosity, sharp analytical thinking, and a genuine interest in how people and business come together at scale. You'll be mentored by an experienced sourcing team, work on real projects with real impact, and walk away with hands-on experience in partner strategy, negotiation, and workforce planning.
Responsibilities
Support strategic sourcing initiatives for the partner network that supplies over 10,000 product support and domain experts
- Help develop sourcing strategies and business cases tied to workforce and staffing needs
- Assist with RFPs and proposals to evaluate and select staffing and outsourcing partners
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, learning what it takes to negotiate and manage those relationships
- Research industry trends in staffing, outsourcing, and workforce management to help the team spot new opportunities
Help analyze cost and workforce data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
Contribute to opportunity assessments alongside experienced sourcing leads
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date after the internship ends
Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Familiarity with AI tools and a curiosity about how AI can be applied to solve real-world problems
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment at an Intuit office location determined by your team and role (Relocation stipend will be provided)
Basic knowledge of AI tools
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data (Excel, spreadsheets, basic financial modeling)
- Curiosity about how large organizations build and manage workforce and staffing partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while learning on the job
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work across teams
Nice to have (not required)
Exposure to staffing, workforce planning, or customer support operations through coursework, internships, or personal interest
- Experience in contract negotiation, partner management, or people-focused business strategy
Experience with data analysis or presenting findings to stakeholders
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants exposure to strategic decision-making, partner negotiation, and the people-powered engine behind Intuit's Customer Success and Sales experience — no sourcing background needed, just curiosity and drive.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
San Diego $37 - $56.5
Overview
Intuit internships are 12 weeks throughout the summer. We have fixed start and end dates that are designed to work with various universities’ academic calendars.
- Cohort 1: Monday, May 17 - Friday, August 6, 2027 (12 weeks)
- Cohort 2: Monday, June 14 - Friday September 3, 2027 (12 weeks)
About our Emerging Talent Program:
About the Team
Ever wondered what it takes to build the network of people who help millions of Intuit customers every day? As the Strategic Sourcing Intern, Customer Success & Sales, you'll get a front-row seat to how Intuit sources and manages the partner network that brings over 10,000 product support and domain experts to life across our Customer Success and Sales organization. You'll help shape decisions about the staffing partners and service providers who supply this talent — no prior sourcing experience required. We're looking for curiosity, sharp analytical thinking, and a genuine interest in how people and business come together at scale. You'll be mentored by an experienced sourcing team, work on real projects with real impact, and walk away with hands-on experience in partner strategy, negotiation, and workforce planning.
Responsibilities
Support strategic sourcing initiatives for the partner network that supplies over 10,000 product support and domain experts
- Help develop sourcing strategies and business cases tied to workforce and staffing needs
- Assist with RFPs and proposals to evaluate and select staffing and outsourcing partners
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, learning what it takes to negotiate and manage those relationships
- Research industry trends in staffing, outsourcing, and workforce management to help the team spot new opportunities
Help analyze cost and workforce data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
Contribute to opportunity assessments alongside experienced sourcing leads
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date after the internship ends
Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Familiarity with AI tools and a curiosity about how AI can be applied to solve real-world problems
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment at an Intuit office location determined by your team and role (Relocation stipend will be provided)
Basic knowledge of AI tools
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data (Excel, spreadsheets, basic financial modeling)
- Curiosity about how large organizations build and manage workforce and staffing partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while learning on the job
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work across teams
Nice to have (not required)
Exposure to staffing, workforce planning, or customer support operations through coursework, internships, or personal interest
- Experience in contract negotiation, partner management, or people-focused business strategy
Experience with data analysis or presenting findings to stakeholders
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants exposure to strategic decision-making, partner negotiation, and the people-powered engine behind Intuit's Customer Success and Sales experience — no sourcing background needed, just curiosity and drive.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
San Diego $37 - $56.5
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior strategic sourcing manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of strategic sourcing or category management experience preferred
- CPSM or CSCP certification strongly preferred by California employers
- Demonstrated ability to manage supplier negotiations and multi-million-dollar contracts
- Experience with enterprise procurement platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, or Oracle
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, legal, and finance teams
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior strategic sourcing manager in California?
Most senior strategic sourcing managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or engineering, then build several years in procurement analyst or buyer roles before moving into category or sourcing management. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning the Certified Professional in Supply Management designation from the Institute for Supply Management significantly strengthens candidacy at large California employers in tech, healthcare, and aerospace.
How much do senior strategic sourcing managers make in California?
Senior strategic sourcing managers in California earn a median of about $159,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,560 for the lowest 10% to over $241,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior strategic sourcing managers in California?
Employers hiring senior strategic sourcing managers in California right now include Intuit, OpenAI, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major defense contractors, and large health systems means demand is consistent across multiple industries rather than tied to any single sector.
Which California cities have the most senior strategic sourcing manager jobs?
The cities with the most senior strategic sourcing manager openings in California are San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose. The Bay Area leads because of its density of technology headquarters and global supply chains, while Los Angeles draws heavily from aerospace, entertainment, and retail procurement, and San Diego's openings are driven by its large defense and life sciences employer base.
Are there remote senior strategic sourcing manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Strategic sourcing is primarily an analytical and negotiation-driven role that translates well to remote work, especially for indirect categories. About 61% of senior strategic sourcing manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with supplier site visits and on-site collaboration remaining the parts of the role most likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a senior strategic sourcing manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a procurement analyst or junior buyer role at a large California employer, then building toward category ownership over time. Companies like UC Health, Apple, and major California utilities run formal rotational procurement programs and associate sourcing roles that develop candidates from the ground up. A CPSM certification or a master's in supply chain from a California university adds measurable credibility when competing for roles at senior levels, and lateral moves from contract management or financial analysis are common stepping stones.
Where can I find and apply to senior strategic sourcing manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior strategic sourcing manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location across the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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