Entry Level Strategy Manager Jobs
New grad strategy manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a sharp analytical portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with employers like TikTok, Amazon, and Whatnot hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing. Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Retail Operations is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support retail store operations across store supplies, consumables, packaging, equipment, and outsourced services. This role ensures cost competitiveness, supplier performance, operational continuity, and alignment with store needs while driving value through strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and process optimization.
Category Strategy Development
Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies for store supplies, packaging, store equipment, and store services. Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling. Identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities.
Deliverables:
- Documented category strategies with savings targets
- Annual sourcing pipeline and opportunity roadmap
- Risk mitigation and continuity plans
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution
Lead RFx processes from requirements through award. Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contracts. Standardize SKUs and drive demand aggregation across stores.
Deliverables:
- Executed sourcing events with measurable savings
- Signed supplier agreements with clear SLAs and KPIs
- SKU rationalization plans and implementation
Supplier Relationship Management
Establish supplier segmentation and governance model. Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers. Drive supplier performance improvements and innovation initiatives.
Deliverables:
- Supplier scorecards
- QBR decks and action plans
- Continuous improvement pipeline
Store Operations Alignment
Partner with retail operations, store managers, and facilities. Ensure sourcing decisions support store efficiency and customer experience. Act as escalation point for supply disruptions.
Deliverables:
- Stakeholder alignment plans
- Store feedback loop tracking
- Service recovery plans
Cost & Performance Management
Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and cost trends. Monitor budget adherence and spend under management.
Deliverables:
- Savings reports
- Spend dashboards
- Performance vs. budget analysis
Contract & Risk Management
Ensure contracts include clear SLAs and compliance terms. Manage supply continuity risks and supplier health.
Deliverables:
- Contract repository
- Risk register
- Compliance tracking
Sustainability & ESG Initiatives
Drive sustainable packaging and sourcing. Partner with suppliers on waste reduction.
Deliverables:
- Sustainability roadmap
- Reduction metrics
- ESG compliance tracking
Process Improvement & Systems
Drive adoption of procurement tools and improve store ordering processes.
Deliverables:
- Catalog enablement
- Process improvements
- Training materials
Success Metrics
- Cost savings and avoidance
- Spend under management
- Supplier performance
- Store satisfaction
- Contract compliance
- SKU reduction
- ESG metrics
Qualifications
- Experience in retail sourcing or procurement.
- Strong knowledge of indirect categories and store operations.
- Expertise in negotiation, analytics, and supplier management.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Additional Information
- Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Weekly pay
- 401K match
- Tuition Assistance
- Adoption Assistance
- PTO
- Fuel Discount
Company Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing. Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Retail Operations is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support retail store operations across store supplies, consumables, packaging, equipment, and outsourced services. This role ensures cost competitiveness, supplier performance, operational continuity, and alignment with store needs while driving value through strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and process optimization.
Category Strategy Development
Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies for store supplies, packaging, store equipment, and store services. Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling. Identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities.
Deliverables:
- Documented category strategies with savings targets
- Annual sourcing pipeline and opportunity roadmap
- Risk mitigation and continuity plans
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution
Lead RFx processes from requirements through award. Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contracts. Standardize SKUs and drive demand aggregation across stores.
Deliverables:
- Executed sourcing events with measurable savings
- Signed supplier agreements with clear SLAs and KPIs
- SKU rationalization plans and implementation
Supplier Relationship Management
Establish supplier segmentation and governance model. Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers. Drive supplier performance improvements and innovation initiatives.
Deliverables:
- Supplier scorecards
- QBR decks and action plans
- Continuous improvement pipeline
Store Operations Alignment
Partner with retail operations, store managers, and facilities. Ensure sourcing decisions support store efficiency and customer experience. Act as escalation point for supply disruptions.
Deliverables:
- Stakeholder alignment plans
- Store feedback loop tracking
- Service recovery plans
Cost & Performance Management
Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and cost trends. Monitor budget adherence and spend under management.
Deliverables:
- Savings reports
- Spend dashboards
- Performance vs. budget analysis
Contract & Risk Management
Ensure contracts include clear SLAs and compliance terms. Manage supply continuity risks and supplier health.
Deliverables:
- Contract repository
- Risk register
- Compliance tracking
Sustainability & ESG Initiatives
Drive sustainable packaging and sourcing. Partner with suppliers on waste reduction.
Deliverables:
- Sustainability roadmap
- Reduction metrics
- ESG compliance tracking
Process Improvement & Systems
Drive adoption of procurement tools and improve store ordering processes.
Deliverables:
- Catalog enablement
- Process improvements
- Training materials
Success Metrics
- Cost savings and avoidance
- Spend under management
- Supplier performance
- Store satisfaction
- Contract compliance
- SKU reduction
- ESG metrics
Qualifications
- Experience in retail sourcing or procurement.
- Strong knowledge of indirect categories and store operations.
- Expertise in negotiation, analytics, and supplier management.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Additional Information
- Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Weekly pay
- 401K match
- Tuition Assistance
- Adoption Assistance
- PTO
- Fuel Discount
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok12
- Amazon4
- Whatnot2
- RELX2
- Match2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software30
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Retail6
- Banking & Financial Services6
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces5
Entry Level Strategy Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strategy manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and familiarity with frameworks like competitive analysis or market sizing. Internships in consulting, business operations, or corporate strategy carry real weight. Tailoring your resume to show a concrete project outcome, even from a class or internship, gives you a clear edge over candidates who list only responsibilities.
Which companies hire entry level strategy managers?
Companies hiring entry level strategy managers right now include TikTok, Amazon, and Whatnot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large corporations with formal rotational programs and mid-size companies building out their strategy functions for the first time.
Are there remote entry level strategy manager jobs?
Yes, though fully remote postings are less common at the entry level than in some other fields. About 33% of entry level strategy manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to hybrid or on-site roles will see a broader set of opportunities than those filtering for fully remote only.
Are these new grad strategy manager jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it accepts internship experience in place of full-time history, mentions a degree as the primary qualification, or calls out that a portfolio or capstone project can substitute for on-the-job credentials.
Which industries hire the most entry level strategy managers?
Entry Level strategy manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they are scaling quickly, building internal strategy capabilities, or running structured graduate programs that feed directly into manager-track roles.