Director, Supplier Relations + Performance Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Fertility, commuter, and educational"

401(k) matching plan

Flexible time-off policy for salaried

10 company holidays annually

Flexible hours with adaptable work S

Team-building activities and Celebr"

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director, Supplier Relations + Performance Management to lead supplier negotiation strategy and performance oversight in a fast-growing consumer technology environment. This remote role partners with Legal and cross-functional teams to strengthen sourcing processes and drive measurable business outcomes.

The position owns supplier segmentation and performance management practices that support capacity planning, cost discipline, and operational efficiency, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain.
• 5+ years leading teams.
• Experience designing or rebuilding a supplier performance management program.
• Skilled in negotiating complex, high-value supplier agreements with achieved savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value supplier negotiations across pricing and service levels.
• Manage competitive sourcing events with documented evaluations.
• Partner with Legal to standardize contracts and shorten signature cycles.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and validated financial outcomes.
• Define and manage a global supplier segmentation model.
• Drive execution of sourcing strategies aligned with capacity plans.
• Oversee supplier performance management through scorecards and KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Leadership

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Supplier Relations + Performance Management to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will lead supplier negotiation strategy and performance oversight within a fast-moving, high-growth environment. You will partner closely with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen sourcing processes, improve contract execution, and drive measurable business outcomes. The position also owns supplier segmentation and performance management practices that support capacity planning, cost discipline, and operational efficiency.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $173,000 – $208,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value supplier negotiations across pricing and service levels
• Manage competitive sourcing events with documented evaluations
• Partner with Legal to standardize contracts and shorten signature cycles
• Deliver measurable cost savings and validated financial outcomes
• Define and manage a global supplier segmentation model
• Drive execution of sourcing strategies aligned with capacity plans
• Oversee supplier performance management through scorecards and KPIs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain
• 5+ years leading teams
• Proven experience designing or rebuilding a supplier performance management program
• Skilled in negotiating complex, high-value supplier agreements with achieved savings
• Experience with international supply chains, including time zones and currency considerations
• Strong supply chain analytics skills with the ability to translate data into executive insights
• Experience in a high-growth environment where processes were developed from scratch
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance
• 401(k) matching plan to support employees' financial goals
• Flexible time-off policy for salaried employees
• 10 company holidays annually for full-time staff
• Flexible hours with adaptable work schedules
• Team-building activities and celebrations

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.