Entry Level Strategic Sourcing Lead Jobs
New grad strategic sourcing lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with limited experience, where internship work in procurement or supply chain and a strong academic background can matter more than years on a resume. Most openings are Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Apple, Intuit, and PDT Partners hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
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Entry Level Strategic Sourcing Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strategic sourcing lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates with coursework or internship exposure in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management. Familiarity with sourcing tools, basic contract concepts, and cost analysis gives you a real edge. Tailoring your resume to show any purchasing or negotiation experience, even from academic projects or part-time roles, strengthens your application considerably at the entry level stage.
Which companies hire entry level strategic sourcing leads?
Companies hiring entry level strategic sourcing leads right now include Apple, Intuit, and PDT Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across large corporations with structured procurement programs as well as mid-size companies building out their sourcing teams for the first time.
Are there remote entry level strategic sourcing lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are still common at this experience level. About 40% of entry level strategic sourcing lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility depending on the employer and industry. Fully remote positions at this stage tend to appear more often at larger organizations with established sourcing workflows.
Are these new grad strategic sourcing lead jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad friendly and open to recent graduates and junior candidates. A new grad posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and may accept relevant internships, university projects, or a portfolio of coursework as a substitute for full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'associate,' or 'will train' as signals a role suits early-career applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level strategic sourcing leads?
Entry Level strategic sourcing lead roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large supplier networks, frequent purchasing cycles, or cost-control mandates that require dedicated sourcing support even for junior contributors.