IT Procurement Lead -Software

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an IT Procurement Lead - Software to join a leader in the healthcare space. This remote role will shape software sourcing strategy across a complex healthcare environment and lead end-to-end procurement for technology-enabled services.

You will partner with senior leaders, manage strategic suppliers, and drive value through cost optimization and supplier-enabled innovation while balancing cost, service quality, and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, technology, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
• Experience with healthcare technology solutions or complex technology in regulated industries.
• Proven negotiation skills for software, SaaS, and technology-enabled services agreements.
• Strong category management and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to incorporate business, clinical, and regulatory considerations into sourcing decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies and sourcing pipelines.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from requirements to implementation.
• Negotiate complex software and technology agreements, including pricing and service levels.
• Advise senior leaders on sourcing strategies and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timely decisions.
• Manage strategic suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Deliver value through cost optimization and supplier-enabled innovation.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a IT Procurement Lead -Software to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This remote role will drive software and technology sourcing strategy across a complex healthcare environment. The position will lead end-to-end procurement efforts for technology-enabled services, partnering closely with senior leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to shape decisions that balance cost, service quality, and operational needs. It will also manage strategic suppliers and negotiations to support long-term value creation, supplier performance, and innovation.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $115,200 – $158,400 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies and sourcing pipelines
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from requirements to implementation
• Negotiate complex software and technology agreements, including pricing and service levels
• Advise senior leaders on sourcing strategies and market dynamics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timely decisions
• Manage strategic suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle
• Deliver value through cost optimization and supplier-enabled innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, technology, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management
• Experience with healthcare technology solutions or complex technology in regulated industries
• Proven negotiation skills for software, SaaS, and technology-enabled services agreements
• Strong understanding of category management and supplier relationship management
• Ability to incorporate business, clinical, and regulatory considerations into sourcing decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, including personal holidays and parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and additional wellness opportunities

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.