1722 - Director, Strategic Sourcing- D&C

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 25% to client sites

Growth opportunities and professional

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing- D&C to join a leader in the Business Services space. The role leads strategic sourcing for design and construction categories, acting as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and translating business goals into category strategies and measurable value across complex engagements.

You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve performance, manage risk, and strengthen category management practices, with remote work and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or category management.
• Demonstrated experience leading design and construction category strategy in client-facing settings.
• Proven experience managing sourcing events across the full design and construction workflow.
• Expertise in California design and construction laws preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor for assigned clients and categories.
• Translate client objectives into actionable category strategies and execution roadmaps.
• Develop and manage category strategies including market analysis and supplier assessments.
• Oversee sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution through the Center of Excellence.
• Monitor and report on category performance, ensuring value realization and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and engage suppliers for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the evolution of category management frameworks and best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing- D&C to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead strategic sourcing efforts for design and construction categories, serving as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders. The position is focused on translating business goals into category strategies, sourcing execution, and measurable value realization across complex client engagements. You will partner closely with suppliers and internal teams to improve performance, manage risk, and strengthen category management practices.

Location: Remote
Compensation: $125,000 – $185,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor for assigned clients and categories
• Translate client objectives into actionable category strategies and execution roadmaps
• Develop and manage category strategies including market analysis and supplier assessments
• Oversee sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution through the Center of Excellence
• Monitor and report on category performance, ensuring value realization and risk mitigation
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and engage suppliers for continuous improvement
• Contribute to the evolution of category management frameworks and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or category management
• Demonstrated experience leading design and construction category strategy in client-facing settings
• Proven experience managing sourcing events across the full design and construction workflow
• Expertise in California design and construction laws preferred
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capabilities

Benefits

• Travel required up to 25% to client sites as needed
• Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to innovative sourcing solutions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.