Category Management Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Daily Pay early access to wages

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Category Management Lead to drive category strategy and supplier performance within the Real Estate & Construction sector. You will own procurement programs, manage supplier performance, and align stakeholders in a remote-first environment.

Translate market intelligence into strategic recommendations, lead RFP processes, and help shape a disciplined supplier framework that delivers financial impact and compliant contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred, with a focus on supply chain or operations.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement or facilities management.
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies is advantageous
• Strong skills in contracting, negotiation, and account management are essential
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Drive financial targets by executing seller category strategies independently
• Identify and qualify new suppliers using market intelligence and data analysis
• Contribute to the seller council to integrate best practices and innovations
• Create strategic solutions for commodities, including RFP management and bid analysis
• Liaise with internal partners for contract approvals and compliance reporting
• Develop and maintain a strategic supply partner framework at a senior level
• Prepare high-quality presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Contracting

Negotiation

Account management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in business or engineering

Tools

Procurement technologies

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Category Management Lead to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space.

In this role, you will drive category strategy and supplier performance across procurement operations, with a strong focus on financial impact, contracting, and stakeholder alignment. You will partner with internal teams to support compliance, sourcing decisions, and contract approvals while helping shape a disciplined supply partner framework. The position also requires translating market intelligence into strategic recommendations that improve outcomes for commodities and seller categories.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $135,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive financial targets by executing seller category strategies independently
• Identify and qualify new suppliers using market intelligence and data analysis
• Contribute to the seller council to integrate best practices and innovations
• Create strategic solutions for commodities, including RFP management and bid analysis
• Liaise with internal partners for contract approvals and compliance reporting
• Develop and maintain a strategic supply partner framework at a senior level
• Prepare high-quality presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred, with a focus on supply chain or operations
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement or facilities management
• Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies is advantageous
• Strong skills in contracting, negotiation, and account management are essential
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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.