Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs in North Carolina are active and competitive, with demand concentrated in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and defense sectors and openings at every level from early-career buyers to senior director roles. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, the Research Triangle region, and Greensboro, where major employers such as Duke Energy, Honeywell, and Pfizer maintain significant procurement operations. The most sought-after specialties are indirect and direct materials sourcing, supplier risk management, and category management tied to life sciences and industrial supply chains. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC, site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and nine sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.
Our team is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator to join the Revenue Management team , reporting to the Head of Revenue Management , with an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, NC .
The Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator will provide strategic sourcing and cost estimating support focused on supplier strategy, material cost optimization, sourcing risk, and long-term competitiveness. This role will partner across Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Revenue Management to develop cost estimates, evaluate suppliers, identify cost reduction opportunities, and provide commercial insight for pricing and sourcing decisions.
To be considered for the Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator opening, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
- BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field of study.
- 2-3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, estimating, supplier management, or a related function, preferably within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies, managing RFQ activity, evaluating supplier proposals, and supporting supplier selection decisions.
- Experience working directly with suppliers on pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, tooling, capacity, commercial terms, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, historical purchasing data, supplier quotations, and market intelligence to support sourcing and estimating decisions.
- Understanding of bills of material (BOMs), manufacturing processes, material cost structures, supplier economics, and key supply chain cost drivers.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support sourcing and cost estimation.
- Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess supplier pricing, identify cost drivers, evaluate sourcing alternatives, and determine cost reasonableness.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including supplier comparisons, cost modeling, scenario analysis, and decision-support tools.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence sourcing and commercial decisions.
- Familiarity with aerospace/defense sourcing requirements, government contracting, or regulated supply chains is preferred.
As a Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator, you will:
- Develop and maintain material and product cost estimates using supplier quotations, historical purchasing data, BOMs, engineering information, market intelligence, and sourcing assumptions.
- Develop sourcing strategies for new and existing requirements, balancing supplier capability, cost, quality, capacity, lead time, risk, and long-term business needs.
- Lead RFQ activity for materials, components, equipment, and services in support of new business, pricing, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Identify and develop alternative suppliers to improve competition, reduce cost, mitigate risk, and strengthen sourcing coverage.
- Evaluate supplier quotations and commercial proposals for competitiveness, completeness, sustainability, and cost reasonableness.
- Develop should-cost estimates, target costs, historical benchmarks, and supplier comparisons to support negotiations and sourcing decisions.
- Work with suppliers to understand underlying cost structures, manufacturing processes, tooling, minimum order quantities, capacity, and other commercial cost drivers.
- Support supplier negotiations with cost targets, market data, historical pricing, volume scenarios, and fact-based recommendations.
- Analyze BOMs, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to validate cost assumptions and identify key sourcing and cost drivers.
- Assess purchasing trends, supplier performance, market conditions, and alternative sourcing options to identify cost reduction and risk mitigation opportunities.
- Partner with Global Sourcing and Supply Chain leadership on supplier strategies, negotiation plans, dual sourcing, consolidation, and long-term cost reduction.
- Provide cost and sourcing insight to support new business, customer quotations, contract negotiations, and long-term pricing strategies.
- Support long-term agreement negotiations through cost models, escalation assumptions, volume scenarios, and supplier pricing frameworks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sourcing strategies and cost estimates align with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Develop reporting that improves visibility into supplier competitiveness, sourcing risk, purchase price trends, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Present sourcing recommendations, cost risks, and savings opportunities to cross-functional and senior leadership.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
- Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Access to mental health champions across our sites
- Commitment to development
- Employee referral program
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Compensation Pay Range
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC, site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and nine sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.
Our team is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator to join the Revenue Management team , reporting to the Head of Revenue Management , with an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, NC .
The Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator will provide strategic sourcing and cost estimating support focused on supplier strategy, material cost optimization, sourcing risk, and long-term competitiveness. This role will partner across Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Revenue Management to develop cost estimates, evaluate suppliers, identify cost reduction opportunities, and provide commercial insight for pricing and sourcing decisions.
To be considered for the Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator opening, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
- BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field of study.
- 2-3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, estimating, supplier management, or a related function, preferably within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies, managing RFQ activity, evaluating supplier proposals, and supporting supplier selection decisions.
- Experience working directly with suppliers on pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, tooling, capacity, commercial terms, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, historical purchasing data, supplier quotations, and market intelligence to support sourcing and estimating decisions.
- Understanding of bills of material (BOMs), manufacturing processes, material cost structures, supplier economics, and key supply chain cost drivers.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support sourcing and cost estimation.
- Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess supplier pricing, identify cost drivers, evaluate sourcing alternatives, and determine cost reasonableness.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including supplier comparisons, cost modeling, scenario analysis, and decision-support tools.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence sourcing and commercial decisions.
- Familiarity with aerospace/defense sourcing requirements, government contracting, or regulated supply chains is preferred.
As a Strategic Sourcing Cost Estimator, you will:
- Develop and maintain material and product cost estimates using supplier quotations, historical purchasing data, BOMs, engineering information, market intelligence, and sourcing assumptions.
- Develop sourcing strategies for new and existing requirements, balancing supplier capability, cost, quality, capacity, lead time, risk, and long-term business needs.
- Lead RFQ activity for materials, components, equipment, and services in support of new business, pricing, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Identify and develop alternative suppliers to improve competition, reduce cost, mitigate risk, and strengthen sourcing coverage.
- Evaluate supplier quotations and commercial proposals for competitiveness, completeness, sustainability, and cost reasonableness.
- Develop should-cost estimates, target costs, historical benchmarks, and supplier comparisons to support negotiations and sourcing decisions.
- Work with suppliers to understand underlying cost structures, manufacturing processes, tooling, minimum order quantities, capacity, and other commercial cost drivers.
- Support supplier negotiations with cost targets, market data, historical pricing, volume scenarios, and fact-based recommendations.
- Analyze BOMs, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to validate cost assumptions and identify key sourcing and cost drivers.
- Assess purchasing trends, supplier performance, market conditions, and alternative sourcing options to identify cost reduction and risk mitigation opportunities.
- Partner with Global Sourcing and Supply Chain leadership on supplier strategies, negotiation plans, dual sourcing, consolidation, and long-term cost reduction.
- Provide cost and sourcing insight to support new business, customer quotations, contract negotiations, and long-term pricing strategies.
- Support long-term agreement negotiations through cost models, escalation assumptions, volume scenarios, and supplier pricing frameworks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sourcing strategies and cost estimates align with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Develop reporting that improves visibility into supplier competitiveness, sourcing risk, purchase price trends, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Present sourcing recommendations, cost risks, and savings opportunities to cross-functional and senior leadership.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
- Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Access to mental health champions across our sites
- Commitment to development
- Employee referral program
#LI-Onsite
EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Compensation Pay Range
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strategic sourcing manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field required
- Three or more years of strategic sourcing or category management experience preferred
- Proficiency with e-sourcing platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer expected
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships independently
- Experience with cross-functional stakeholder engagement and demand planning processes
- CPSM or CSCP certification recognized as a strong differentiating credential
Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a strategic sourcing manager in North Carolina?
Most strategic sourcing managers in North Carolina start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or operations, often followed by several years in purchasing, procurement, or buyer roles. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this role. Earning credentials such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management from the Institute for Supply Management strengthens candidacy, and many hiring managers in the state's manufacturing and life sciences corridors expect it.
How much do strategic sourcing managers make in North Carolina?
Strategic sourcing managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $138,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $94,240 for the lowest 10% to over $219,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire strategic sourcing managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring strategic sourcing managers in North Carolina right now include Corning, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Fortrea, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, defense contractors, and energy companies in the Charlotte and Research Triangle areas means procurement roles turn over regularly and at multiple seniority levels.
Which North Carolina cities have the most strategic sourcing manager jobs?
Charlotte, Durham, and Mooresville have the most strategic sourcing manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its density of financial services, energy, and manufacturing corporate headquarters, while the Research Triangle area around Raleigh, Durham, and Research Triangle Park draws heavy pharmaceutical and technology procurement demand, and Greensboro benefits from logistics and industrial manufacturing activity in the Piedmont Triad.
Are there remote strategic sourcing manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. Strategic sourcing is largely an analytical and negotiation-based role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 70% of strategic sourcing manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly this work has shifted off-site since the pandemic. Supplier negotiation, contract review, and spend analysis are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a strategic sourcing manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a purchasing analyst or procurement coordinator role at one of North Carolina's large manufacturers or hospital systems, such as those operating in the Triad or Research Triangle. Companies like Caterpillar's North Carolina facilities and large health systems such as Atrium Health run rotational or development programs that move associates into sourcing roles. Building toward a CPSM certification while in an entry buyer or supplier relations role signals readiness for the sourcing manager level.
Where can I find and apply to strategic sourcing manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to strategic sourcing manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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