Sourcing Manager Jobs in Washington

A Sourcing Manager in the logistics industry is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of purchasing goods, products, and services for a company. They develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers, and conduct vendor evaluations to ensure their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements. The Sourcing Manager also coordinates with other departments such as finance and operations for budgeting and product requirement purposes. They continually monitor and analyze market trends to capitalize on cost-saving opportunities and mitigate potential risks.

Important skills for a Sourcing Manager include strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and project management skills. They should have a good understanding of supply chain management and be proficient in data analysis and forecasting. Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) would be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sourcing Manager, a person may have roles such as Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Analyst, or Purchasing Manager, which provide a solid foundation of the purchasing process, vendor relations, and contract management in logistics.

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Demonstrated ability to negotiate and execute complex global sourcing contracts. - Experience creating, iterating, and improving end-to-end global sourcing procurement and supply chain strategies utilizing...

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology- (Hybrid- Seattle, WA)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago

The Strategic Sourcing Manager Technology is an individual contributor role responsible for the sourcing of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hardware, and cloud migrations, primarily supporting the Platform & Data...

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology

  • Seattle, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 23 hours ago

Responsibilities In this role, you will report to the Head of Technology Sourcing and Category Management, and join Atlassian's global sourcing team consisting of a highly performing, collaborative...

Senior Vendor Manager, Grocery, Amazon Retail

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Amazon Grocery is seeking an exceptionally motivated, financially adept, skilled negotiator and passionate business leader to help us develop the future of Grocery on Amazon. Our mission is to...

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB (Starlink)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

Field Service Procurement Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

About Omnidian Omnidian, Inc. is a fast-growing Series C tech-enabled service company revolutionizing performance assurance for the distributed solar and energy storage industries. Omnidian is...

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Senior Sourcing Manager

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Private Brands who will drive sourcing for categories within our consumables and healthcare portfolio and collaborate with internal stakeholders to monitor...

Sourcing Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager (High-Velocity Procurement) Procurement & Sourcing Operations Team This is a 6month, full-time (40 hours/week), remote contract role with core availability required between...

Warehouse / Purchasing, Medical Store

  • Everett, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 5 days ago

Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our Medical Warehouse/Purchasing position. The Medical Store Warehouse/Purchasing Team Member is responsible for accomplishing all shipping and...

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Redmond, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 6 days ago

Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP’s vision...

Supply Chain Sourcing Manager

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago

Apply today to work for a restaurant company that is also a social movement.Summary The Sourcing Manager will report to the Director of Supply Chain....

Talent Sourcing Specialist - Contract Role

  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago

SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our clients businesses and their own careers. Whether youre a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to...

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Technical Sourcing Manager, Advanced Thermal Technologies

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago

management in high tech environment Masters or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering Responsibilities: Develop and implement domain strategies to optimize economic and supply risk outcomes for technology...

Vendor Manager, Office Products

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

Amazons Office Electronics Products group is looking for a talented, smart, experienced and entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to lead a retail product category in Office Electronics. As a Vendor...

Vendor Manager, Amazon Canada

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

DESCRIPTION The Amazon.ca Health & Personal Care team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners. Vendor Managers work directly...

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Salary for Sourcing Manager Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Sourcing Managers in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.6%
Master's Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
12.9%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sourcing Managers in Washington
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%


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