Entry Level Strategic Sourcing Specialist Jobs
New grad strategic sourcing specialist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated understanding of procurement fundamentals can matter more than a long resume. Most openings include 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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strategic sourcing specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who understand procurement basics, vendor evaluation, and cost analysis, even if that exposure came through coursework, internships, or supply chain projects. Highlighting experience with spreadsheets, ERP systems, or category research gives you a concrete edge. Tailoring your resume to show analytical thinking and cross-functional communication helps, since those are the skills hiring managers screen for first at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level strategic sourcing specialists?
Companies hiring entry level strategic sourcing specialists right now include Apple, Intuit, and PDT Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, retailers, healthcare systems, and technology companies that run structured procurement teams with room for junior talent.
Are there remote entry level strategic sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at the entry level. About 40% of entry level strategic sourcing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility in where they work. Remote postings often come from larger organizations with established procurement operations that can onboard and train junior specialists without requiring daily in-person presence.
Are these new grad strategic sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad friendly and open to recent graduates and junior candidates with little to no prior professional experience. A new grad role in strategic sourcing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and counts internships, supply chain coursework, or procurement-related projects toward eligibility. Look for postings that mention training programs, rotational opportunities, or language like 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level strategic sourcing specialists?
Entry Level strategic sourcing specialist roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the junior level because they manage complex supplier networks and ongoing cost-reduction initiatives that require dedicated sourcing support, even from candidates who are still early in their procurement careers.