Senior Level Strategic Sourcing Lead Jobs
Senior level strategic sourcing lead jobs place experienced professionals in charge of sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and the cross-functional teams that execute major procurement initiatives. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like MUFG, Amazon, and Zoox hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone. Its initial product candidate, lorundrostat, is a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. Mineralys is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Mineralys is a fully remote company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across commercial categories to support business objectives, optimize total cost, manage third-party risk, and deliver measurable value. This role leads competitive sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and execute category strategies for commercial services aligned with business priorities and maximizes the return on investment.
- Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, negotiations, and vendor selection across marketing, media, digital, market access, sales operations, patient services, meetings and events, and other commercial services.
- Analyze spend, markets, suppliers, proposals, pricing models, and total cost to identify opportunities and support fact-based sourcing decisions.
- Negotiate and manage MSAs, statements of work, work orders, and change orders with Legal and stakeholders, including pricing, deliverables, milestones, payment terms, service levels, and performance measures.
- Partner with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other stakeholders to define requirements, influence decisions, and deliver sourcing initiatives on schedule.
- Manage supplier governance through business reviews, scorecards, KPIs, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement plans.
- Deliver and report cost savings, cost avoidance, demand management, process efficiency, and other measurable value.
- Ensure sourcing activities follow ethical practices, internal policies, approval requirements, external regulations, and industry standards.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and accruals with contract commitments, pricing assumptions, sourcing insights, and supplier financial information.
- Improve sourcing processes, templates, tools, and training; educate stakeholders on competitive bidding, contracting, and supplier management requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or life sciences.
- 3+ years commercial sourcing experience in categories such as marketing, media, digital, market access, sales operations, patient services, meetings and events, or professional services.
- Proven experience leading competitive sourcing, complex negotiations, contract development, spend analysis, and supplier relationship management.
- Working knowledge of procurement governance, third-party risk, compliance, and financial management in a regulated environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, influencing, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to translate business requirements and market intelligence into practical category and sourcing strategies.
- Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships.
- Strategic thinking with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to execution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
TRAVEL
This position requires up to 10% travel, mainly for training, national and regional meetings. Some travel is outside the local area and overnight.
COMPENSATION
US Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000
INTRODUCTION
Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone. Its initial product candidate, lorundrostat, is a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. Mineralys is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Mineralys is a fully remote company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across commercial categories to support business objectives, optimize total cost, manage third-party risk, and deliver measurable value. This role leads competitive sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and execute category strategies for commercial services aligned with business priorities and maximizes the return on investment.
- Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, negotiations, and vendor selection across marketing, media, digital, market access, sales operations, patient services, meetings and events, and other commercial services.
- Analyze spend, markets, suppliers, proposals, pricing models, and total cost to identify opportunities and support fact-based sourcing decisions.
- Negotiate and manage MSAs, statements of work, work orders, and change orders with Legal and stakeholders, including pricing, deliverables, milestones, payment terms, service levels, and performance measures.
- Partner with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other stakeholders to define requirements, influence decisions, and deliver sourcing initiatives on schedule.
- Manage supplier governance through business reviews, scorecards, KPIs, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement plans.
- Deliver and report cost savings, cost avoidance, demand management, process efficiency, and other measurable value.
- Ensure sourcing activities follow ethical practices, internal policies, approval requirements, external regulations, and industry standards.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and accruals with contract commitments, pricing assumptions, sourcing insights, and supplier financial information.
- Improve sourcing processes, templates, tools, and training; educate stakeholders on competitive bidding, contracting, and supplier management requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or life sciences.
- 3+ years commercial sourcing experience in categories such as marketing, media, digital, market access, sales operations, patient services, meetings and events, or professional services.
- Proven experience leading competitive sourcing, complex negotiations, contract development, spend analysis, and supplier relationship management.
- Working knowledge of procurement governance, third-party risk, compliance, and financial management in a regulated environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, influencing, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to translate business requirements and market intelligence into practical category and sourcing strategies.
- Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships.
- Strategic thinking with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to execution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
TRAVEL
This position requires up to 10% travel, mainly for training, national and regional meetings. Some travel is outside the local area and overnight.
COMPENSATION
US Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000
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Senior Level Strategic Sourcing Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level strategic sourcing lead job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end sourcing cycles, led category strategies, and delivered measurable cost savings. Demonstrating supplier negotiation outcomes, cross-functional leadership, and experience mentoring junior procurement staff will distinguish you from mid-level candidates. Tailoring your resume to show strategic impact, not just process management, is the clearest signal hiring managers want to see.
Which companies hire senior level strategic sourcing leads?
Companies hiring senior level strategic sourcing leads right now include MUFG, Amazon, and Zoox, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises and growth-stage companies with complex supply chains that need experienced professionals to own sourcing decisions independently.
Are there remote senior level strategic sourcing lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 36% of senior level strategic sourcing lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across procurement and supply chain functions. Roles tied to on-site supplier management or manufacturing operations are more likely to require in-person presence than those focused on category strategy or vendor contracts.
What makes a strategic sourcing lead role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. Rather than executing sourcing tasks under direction, senior strategic sourcing leads set category strategy, own supplier relationships from selection through performance management, and drive cost and risk outcomes independently. They are also expected to mentor and guide junior team members, contribute to procurement policy, and represent sourcing priorities to cross-functional leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level strategic sourcing leads?
Senior level strategic sourcing lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have large, complex procurement operations where experienced sourcing leadership directly affects margin, supplier resilience, and operational continuity.