AI-Driven Strategic Sourcing Manager — Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Procurement & Sourcing Manager to own strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations across a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will shape commercial outcomes by balancing cost, contract terms, and stakeholder needs while supporting operational efficiency and strong vendor relationships.

The role also offers the opportunity to build AI-assisted sourcing workflows that improve speed and consistency across procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic sourcing or vendor negotiation in tech/fintech.
• Proactive problem-solver with collaboration across senior management.
• Experience structuring deals beyond price and understanding contract terms.
• Hands-on with AI tools for sourcing and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiations for new vendors and renewals.
• Structure deals with terms beyond price.
• Conduct competitive sourcing and build business cases for vendor selection.
• Create AI-assisted sourcing workflows for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and InfoSec on vendor evaluations.
• Act as primary contact for vendors on contractual matters.
• Ensure timely review and approval of procurement requests with stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tooling in sourcing

Tools

AI sourcing tools

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Procurement & Sourcing Manager to own strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations across a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will shape commercial outcomes by balancing cost, contract terms, and stakeholder needs while supporting operational efficiency and strong vendor relationships.

The role also offers the opportunity to build AI-assisted sourcing workflows that improve speed and consistency across procurement processes.