Director, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing and Events

Ladders; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options available

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary structure

Job summary

Ladders in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Marketing and Events to lead category strategies and optimize vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, develop global supplier catalogs, and deliver end-to-end sourcing services while driving cost savings and business agility. Equity options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 15+ years of professional business experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with RFx process in marketing and events in a hi-tech environment.
• Strong project management and consulting skills.
• Proven category strategy development and execution excellence.
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of category strategies to optimize vendor relationships and drive cost savings.
• Develop a global supplier catalog for Marketing and Events categories.
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing services to the business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional teams through compelling presentations.
• Support the Director of Procurement in exploring Professional Services.
• Drive alignment across the organization to achieve business goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

RFx process

Project management

Category strategy

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing and Events to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This leader will guide strategic sourcing efforts across marketing and events categories, shaping vendor strategy and driving measurable value for the business. The role partners closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing services that balance cost discipline, service quality, and business agility. It also requires strong executive presence, category strategy expertise, and the ability to influence priorities in a fast-paced technology environment.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Compensation: $240,000 - $379,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies to optimize vendor relationships and drive cost savings
• Develop a global supplier catalog for Marketing and Events categories
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing services to the business
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional teams through compelling presentations
• Support the Director of Procurement in exploring Professional Services
• Drive alignment across the organization to achieve business goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, Marketing, or a related field
• 15+ years of professional business experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Hands-on experience with the RFx process in marketing and events categories in a fast-paced hi-tech environment
• Strong project management and consulting skills
• Proven category strategy development and execution excellence
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing business needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families
• Equity options available
• Access to a highly competitive salary structure

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.