Manager, Sourcing (Technology)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option across the U.S.

Hybrid opportunity at HQ Chicago

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Sourcing (Technology) to lead strategic technology sourcing across client engagements, focusing on process improvement, project execution, and financial analysis.

You will partner with client management, executives, and vendor stakeholders to identify issues, develop actionable recommendations, and support service excellence. Location: Remote - US-based candidates only; compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or MIS preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, process improvement, project management, or financial analysis.
• Ability to think strategically and identify critical business issues.
• Exceptional analytic skills with quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commanding presence in front of audiences.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization.
• Willingness to travel 0–30% based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage all project aspects, guiding resources and conducting data analysis
• Oversee engagement financials and support business development efforts
• Identify and assess client business issues, ensuring service excellence
• Develop actionable recommendations to implement changes while minimizing disruptions
• Provide regular status updates to client management and executives
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to negotiate and monitor performance against KPIs
• Deliver high-quality results and provide guidance in content delivery

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Work authorization

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or MIS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Sourcing (Technology) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will lead strategic technology sourcing efforts across client engagements, with a strong emphasis on process improvement, project execution, and financial analysis. You will partner closely with client management, executives, and vendor stakeholders to identify business issues, develop actionable recommendations, and support service excellence. The position also plays a key role in engagement financials and business development while helping drive high-quality outcomes for a globally integrated team.

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

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Support and manage all project aspects, guiding resources and conducting data analysis
• Oversee engagement financials and support business development efforts
• Identify and assess client business issues, ensuring service excellence
• Develop actionable recommendations to implement changes while minimizing disruptions
• Provide regular status updates to client management and executives
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to negotiate and monitor performance against KPIs
• Deliver high-quality results and provide guidance in content delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or Management Information Systems preferred
• 4+ years of relevant experience in industry or consulting with a focus on strategic sourcing, process improvement, project management, or financial analysis
• Ability to think strategically and identify critical business issues
• Exceptional analytic skills and experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commanding presence in front of audiences
• Permanent U.S. work authorization
• Willingness to travel 0–30% based on client needs

Benefits

• Remote work option available across the U.S., with a preference for Chicago-based candidates for hybrid work at headquarters
• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring junior team members
• Engagement with high-level client management and executives
• Access to a collaborative environment with a globally integrated team of strategists and specialists

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.