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How much do associate director strategic sourcing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate director strategic sourcing in the United States is $150,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $182,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Director Strategic Sourcing vs Procurement Manager?

AspectAssociate Director Strategic SourcingProcurement Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and long-term procurement strategiesManages day-to-day procurement activities, vendor selection, and purchase order processing
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often with certifications like CPSM or C.P.M., extensive sourcing experienceBachelor's degree, purchasing or supply chain certifications common, less strategic focus
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-functional teams, senior management collaborationOperational, procurement departments, direct supplier interactions

The Associate Director Strategic Sourcing focuses on developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies, while the Procurement Manager handles daily procurement operations. Both roles require supply chain knowledge, but the strategic sourcing role involves higher-level planning and negotiations.

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Infographic showing various Associate Director Strategic Sourcing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $150,117 per year, or $72.2 per hour.
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing

Incyte Corporation

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview
Overview
A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Position Summary
The Global Head of Strategic Sourcing, Technical Operations is responsible for supporting the development and execution of global sourcing strategies related to Global Technical Operations across the enterprise. This role oversees category management, supplier strategy, and cost optimization initiatives spanning manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality operations.
The individual will partner closely with Technical Operations leadership, R&D, Quality, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, drive operational excellence, and enable innovation across a complex global supplier ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
  • Support the implementation of the sourcing strategies defined by Technical Operations (e.g., CMOs/CDMOs, API, excipients, packaging, direct materials, engineering services, MRO, capital equipment).
  • Align procurement strategies with enterprise objectives, including cost efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and innovation.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to Technical Operations leadership on supply market trends, risk mitigation, and supplier capabilities.

Category Management
  • Lead and partner to build global category strategies including demand aggregation, supplier segmentation, and total cost of ownership optimization.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.
  • Implement best-in-class procurement and sourcing practices, including RFx, should-cost modeling, long-term contracting, and periodic rate negotiations to ensure vendors remain cost-competitive within their respective markets.

Supplier Relationship Management
  • Manage suppliers that deliver activities for more than one department.
  • Leverage work contracted across multiple division of the same supplier organization to drive network-level cost savings.
  • Partner with Global Technical Operations for strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract manufacturers and critical service providers.
  • Drive supplier performance management (KPIs, scorecards, governance models).
  • Partner with Global Technical Operations to support supply continuity and risk mitigation through robust supplier risk programs and dual/multi-sourcing strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Global Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to support product lifecycle, manufacturing scale-up, and commercialization.
  • Collaborate with R&D and external innovation teams to enable early supplier engagement and technology scouting.

Risk & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (GxP, GMP) and company policies across the supply base.
  • Monitor supplier quality and compliance in collaboration with QA/QC teams.

Team Leadership (if Director level)
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global sourcing team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred

Experience
  • Associate Director: 8-10+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, with exposure to Technical Operations in life sciences
  • Director: 12-15+ years of experience, including leadership experience managing global teams and complex supplier networks
  • Demonstrated experience sourcing within regulated environments (GMP/GxP)

Industry Expertise
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing processes and supply chains
  • Experience with CMOs/CDMOs, direct materials, and technical services categories
  • Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements in life sciences

Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
  • Supplier relationship and stakeholder management
  • Financial acumen (TCO, cost modeling, budgeting)
  • Risk management and problem-solving
  • Leadership and team development (Director level)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Cost savings and value delivery
  • Supplier performance (quality, delivery, innovation)
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
  • Contract compliance and cycle times

Working Environment
  • Global role with cross-regional collaboration
  • Moderate travel required (10-25%) depending on business needs

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