Senior Level Strategic Sourcing Specialist Jobs
Senior level strategic sourcing specialist jobs place experienced professionals in ownership of category strategy, supplier relationships, and the cross-functional initiatives that drive procurement outcomes across an organization. Roles concentrate across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Amazon, MUFG, and NYC Health + Hospitals 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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level strategic sourcing specialist job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of sourcing strategy, not just execution. Candidates who have led category management initiatives, negotiated complex supplier contracts, and influenced cross-functional stakeholders stand out. Showing measurable cost savings, risk mitigation outcomes, and experience mentoring junior buyers signals readiness for a senior role far more than tenure alone.
Which companies hire senior level strategic sourcing specialists?
Companies hiring senior level strategic sourcing specialists right now include Amazon, MUFG, and NYC Health + Hospitals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises and established mid-market companies that run mature procurement functions and need specialists who can lead categories with minimal oversight.
Are there remote senior level strategic sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 35% of senior level strategic sourcing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on data analysis, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder collaboration that can happen across time zones. On-site roles are more common in manufacturing and logistics-heavy sectors.
What makes a strategic sourcing specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by category ownership, strategic accountability, and leadership scope. Where mid-level specialists execute sourcing events and manage vendor relationships, senior specialists set category strategy, own supplier performance programs, lead cross-functional sourcing projects, and mentor junior team members. The expectation shifts from following process to shaping it and defending decisions at the leadership level.
Which industries hire the most senior level strategic sourcing specialists?
Senior level strategic sourcing specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have complex, high-spend supply chains where experienced category leaders create measurable value through strategic supplier management and cost optimization at scale.