Entry Level Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs
New grad strategic sourcing manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in supply chain and procurement can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, 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 Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strategic sourcing manager job?
Focus on coursework, internships, or project work that shows you understand procurement fundamentals, vendor evaluation, and cost analysis. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and familiarity with sourcing tools or supply chain concepts. Tailoring your resume to highlight any hands-on purchasing or supplier research experience gives you a clear edge over candidates with generic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level strategic sourcing managers?
Companies hiring entry level strategic sourcing managers right now include Apple, Intuit, and PDT Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. A broad mix of employers takes on candidates at this level, from large manufacturers and retailers to government contractors and healthcare organizations actively building out their procurement teams.
Are there remote entry level strategic sourcing manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 40% of entry level strategic sourcing manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility to apply outside their immediate area and target employers in industries where distributed sourcing teams are common.
Are these new grad strategic sourcing manager jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior positions that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically notes that zero to two years of experience is acceptable, or that relevant internships, coursework in supply chain management, or demonstrated analytical skills can substitute for a longer work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level strategic sourcing managers?
Entry Level strategic sourcing manager roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large, complex supplier networks and continuously need early-career talent to support category analysis, vendor onboarding, and cost reduction initiatives.