About Us

Since 1992, we’ve helped hundreds of brands add millions to their bottom line. Now it’s your turn.

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StrategicSource started with one belief: help companies manage expenses so they improve profits.

Founded by Douglas Austin in 1992, StrategicSource has gone on to serve more than 700 companies. With a laser focus on spend management, sourcing expertise, supplier compliance, and implementation management, the experts at StrategicSource know how to help businesses improve their profitability. 

Currently overseeing more than 130 expense categories, StrategicSource delivers deep industry knowledge so clients save money. It’s like having an entire purchasing department for a fraction of the cost.

The path to savings is simple.

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Our Mission

StrategicSource and companies deploy a highly competent and experienced team of professionals to help clients reduce costs, reduce risk, and save time with an innovative offering of professional services, data, solutions, technology, and training.

What We Value

Competency

We are competent in Spend Management, procurement, audits, leadership, and expertise

Professionalism

We present a professional appearance & demeanor, use appropriate language, and are timely in our communications

Personal Integrity

We are honest and operate with highest level of integrity in our dealings with clients, suppliers, and each other

Results Orientation

Our focus is to provide meaningful performance improvements for our clients and throughout our organization

Leadership

As leaders we realize our obligation to do the right things, set the example for others, and always do more than expected

Commitment

We will meet our commitments on time and with high quality results

Innovation

We work continuously to develop and deploy innovative client solutions that are impactful and solve business problems

Responsibility

We take responsibility for ourselves, our results, and we exceed client expectations

Development

We have a responsibility to develop our employees that want to grow through training, development, and career pathing

What We Do

Supplier & Contract Management
Spend Category Expertise & Benchmarking Data
Comprehensive Spend Management Expertise
Innovative Spend Management Platforms & Tools
Spend Analytics & Reporting
Industry Leadership
Audit, Sourcing & Product Expertise
Category Educator & Consultant

2023 Best Places To Work!

“StrategicSource is proud to be an honoree of the Best Places to Work award from Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The BPTW award was dedicated to workplaces that show excellent employee morale.  This award shows SSI’s commitment to our amazing team.”

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