Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in Virginia
Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the mid-Atlantic, concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT services, and healthcare supply chain across a wide seniority range from junior sourcing analysts stepping into their first management role through senior directors overseeing enterprise procurement. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor, where established employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Northrop Grumman maintain large procurement and supply chain operations. Contract complexity, supplier diversity compliance, and indirect category management are the most in-demand specialties across Virginia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
As the Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager , you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. You’ll drive cost optimization, vendor performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring sourcing practices align with Smithfield’s enterprise objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll manage vendor negotiations, strategic partnerships, and contract lifecycles to deliver long-term value across the IT organization.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT categories including software, hardware, cloud, and professional services to meet business needs and reduce total cost of ownership.
Manage High-Impact Negotiations: Own and lead complex negotiations with top-tier IT vendors, focusing on pricing, service levels, licensing models, and long-term contract terms.
Drive Supplier Performance & Compliance: Oversee vendor evaluations, enforce contract compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve supplier accountability and performance metrics.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with IT, legal, finance, compliance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and mitigate risk.
Deliver Data-Driven Insights: Use market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, track savings, and support continuous improvement.
Optimize Contract Lifecycle Management: Support contract creation, renewals, and amendments while ensuring documentation aligns with sourcing best practices and risk management frameworks.
Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Leadership & Team Development: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including team management/development or project leadership. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Extensive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.
Negotiation & Contracting Skills: Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and read/write contractual language that ensures value, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.
Analytical & Project Management Skills: Strong critical thinking, spend analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques including value stream mapping, lean concepts, and procurement optimization strategies.
Adaptability & Drive: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment and continuously seek out process improvement opportunities.
Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor locations as needed.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.


Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
As the Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager , you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. You’ll drive cost optimization, vendor performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring sourcing practices align with Smithfield’s enterprise objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll manage vendor negotiations, strategic partnerships, and contract lifecycles to deliver long-term value across the IT organization.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT categories including software, hardware, cloud, and professional services to meet business needs and reduce total cost of ownership.
Manage High-Impact Negotiations: Own and lead complex negotiations with top-tier IT vendors, focusing on pricing, service levels, licensing models, and long-term contract terms.
Drive Supplier Performance & Compliance: Oversee vendor evaluations, enforce contract compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve supplier accountability and performance metrics.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with IT, legal, finance, compliance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and mitigate risk.
Deliver Data-Driven Insights: Use market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, track savings, and support continuous improvement.
Optimize Contract Lifecycle Management: Support contract creation, renewals, and amendments while ensuring documentation aligns with sourcing best practices and risk management frameworks.
Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Leadership & Team Development: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including team management/development or project leadership. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Extensive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.
Negotiation & Contracting Skills: Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and read/write contractual language that ensures value, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.
Analytical & Project Management Skills: Strong critical thinking, spend analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques including value stream mapping, lean concepts, and procurement optimization strategies.
Adaptability & Drive: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment and continuously seek out process improvement opportunities.
Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor locations as needed.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.


Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strategic sourcing manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a closely related field required
- Certified Professional in Supply Management or equivalent credential strongly preferred
- Five or more years of strategic sourcing or category management experience expected
- Demonstrated experience managing federal or defense contractor procurement processes in Virginia
- Proficiency with enterprise procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba or Coupa required
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing multi-tier supplier relationships across categories
Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a strategic sourcing manager in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, followed by progressive procurement experience. Virginia does not require a state-issued license for this role, but professional credentials carry real weight in the market. The Certified Professional in Supply Management designation from the Institute for Supply Management and the Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity credential are widely recognized by Virginia's large defense contractors and healthcare systems as meaningful qualifiers for management-level roles.
How much do strategic sourcing managers make in Virginia?
Strategic sourcing managers in Virginia earn a median of about $166,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $109,270 for the lowest 10% to over $222,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire strategic sourcing managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring strategic sourcing managers in Virginia right now include Amazon, Smithfield Foods, and kaléo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense primes, federal agencies, and integrated health systems means sourcing managers here frequently work across both commercial and government contract environments.
Which Virginia cities have the most strategic sourcing manager jobs?
Arlington, Smithfield, and Richmond account for the largest share of strategic sourcing manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives the highest volume because of its density of defense contractors and federal IT firms headquartered there, while Richmond's strong presence of healthcare systems and financial services firms generates consistent demand, and Hampton Roads reflects procurement needs tied to the region's major military installations and supporting contractors.
Are there remote strategic sourcing manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since strategic sourcing is largely analytical, contract-driven work that translates well to remote settings. About 67% of strategic sourcing manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility across the market. Category management, contract negotiation, and supplier analysis work are the functions most commonly offered remotely, while on-site supplier audits and stakeholder alignment meetings still pull some roles back to an office setting.
How can I get hired as a strategic sourcing manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a sourcing analyst or procurement specialist role at one of Virginia's large defense contractors or health systems, then building toward a manager title from within. Employers like Leidos, Inova Health System, and Virginia Commonwealth University Health regularly post analyst and coordinator roles that serve as direct pipelines. Earning the Certified Professional in Supply Management credential early signals seriousness and gives candidates a clear edge over applicants without formal procurement credentials when applying for that first management opportunity.
Where can I find and apply to strategic sourcing manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to strategic sourcing manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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