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Lactalis LAG

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

The Director, Strategic Sourcing, is a key member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), responsible for developing long-term purchasing strategies and implementing short and medium-term ...

Lactalis USA

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Buffalo, NY · On-site

The Director, Strategic Sourcing, is a key member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), responsible for developing long-term purchasing strategies and implementing short and medium-term ...

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

As of Jul 2, 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 June 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.
Director, Strategic Sourcing

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Certified Collectibles Group

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Director, Strategic Sourcing
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Dotted-Line Relationship: Operations
About the Company
The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is a global leader in the fast-growing collectibles market. Founded in 1987, CCG provides third-party authentication and grading services that protect the integrity of the hobby and empower confident buying and selling decisions. To date, more than 110 million coins, banknotes, comic books, magazines, trading cards and autographs have been certified by CCG. Trusted by collectors and dealers worldwide, CCG has locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates and China.
Position Overview
The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading CCG’s global procurement and parcel-shipping sourcing strategy, with a primary focus on optimizing spend, improving service levels, and enabling scalable growth across domestic and international operations. This role owns strategic sourcing, vendor management, and small-parcel shipping procurement across all CCG entities and works cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, and regional leadership to drive cost efficiency, mitigate risk, and support operational excellence.
Essential Duties amp; ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing amp; Procurement
  • Develop and execute a global strategic sourcing strategy across direct, indirect, and parcel-shipping-related spend categories.
  • Lead RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract structuring.
  • Establish and maintain category strategies for key spend areas, including small-parcel and express shipping, international parcel, fulfillment, and packaging.
  • Drive measurable year-over-year cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements.
Parcel Shipping, Logistics amp; Transportation
  • Own the sourcing and management of global small-parcel and express shipping providers, including FedEx, UPS, USPS, and international parcel partners.
  • Lead carrier rate card negotiations, including base rates, incentive programs, fuel indices, peak surcharges, and accessorial pricing.
  • Partner closely with Operations and Commercial leadership to align parcel shipping service selections with service-level, speed, cost, and reliability requirements.
  • Monitor carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure across regions, including on-time delivery, claims, invoice accuracy, surcharge volatility, and peak-season capacity risk.
Vendor Management amp; Governance
  • Establish and maintain vendor governance frameworks, including KPIs, parcel-specific scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
  • Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals, compliance, and enforcement of negotiated parcel carrier terms.
  • Oversee carrier invoice audit, dispute management, and recovery processes to ensure compliance with negotiated rates and terms.
  • Partner with Legal on contract language, risk allocation, insurance, and regulatory considerations.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships across multiple regions and legal entities, including international vendors.
Financial Partnership amp; Analytics
  • Partner with Finance and Operations to manage enterprise-wide inventory levels, balancing commercial, operational, and working capital considerations.
  • Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and parcel-shipping spend analytics.
  • Improve enterprise-wide visibility into parcel shipping spend by carrier, service level, zone, entity, and region.
  • Analyze and influence shipping cost per order, dimensional weight impact, packaging efficiency, and service-level tradeoffs.
  • Support EBITDA improvement initiatives through pricing leverage, demand management, and structural cost reduction.
  • Support acquisitions, integrations, and synergy capture initiatives as applicable.
Leadership amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on sourcing strategy, parcel market dynamics, and supply-chain risk.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, Tax, and Legal on global vendor setup, international payments, and intercompany considerations.
QualificationsRequired
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, including responsibility for small-parcel and express shipping spend.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and delivering material cost savings.
  • Experience managing global suppliers and cross-border parcel shipping relationships.
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze spend, savings, and return on investment.
  • Deep familiarity with small-parcel and express shipping markets, carrier pricing models, rate cards, and parcel-specific contract structures.
  • Experience operating in a multi-entity, international, or high-growth environment.
Preferred
  • MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
  • Experience negotiating parcel carrier agreements with FedEx, UPS, USPS, or comparable international parcel providers.
Key Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and structured problem solving
  • Advanced negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Ability to design scalable, repeatable processes

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