Procurement Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance and wellness programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for a leading healthcare organization. The role partners with senior leaders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies and negotiation outcomes, enabling cost-effective, well-governed procurement decisions.

The position requires strong analytical rigor, executive communication, and experience in complex contracts and services sourcing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related fields.
• 3+ years leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts with stakeholders.
• Proven track record in sourcing complex services and managed-services strategies.
• Strong financial and analytical skills for business case development.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from assessment through value realization
• Develop multi-year category strategies using market intelligence and analysis
• Design and execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, including supplier evaluations
• Advise and influence senior leadership with strategic insights and recommendations
• Build fact-based business cases for informed decision-making
• Shape outsourcing commercial models to align supplier economics with business outcomes
• Evaluate and manage strategic suppliers for performance and innovation

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Multitasking

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Procurement Lead to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will lead strategic sourcing efforts that shape supplier decisions, commercial models, and value delivery across the organization. The Procurement Lead will partner closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies and negotiation outcomes. This position requires a strong mix of analytical rigor, executive communication, and supplier management expertise. The ideal candidate will help drive cost-effective, well-governed procurement decisions that support broader operational goals.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $104,000 – $143,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from assessment through value realization
• Develop multi-year category strategies using market intelligence and analysis
• Design and execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, including supplier evaluations
• Advise and influence senior leadership with strategic insights and recommendations
• Build fact-based business cases for informed decision-making
• Shape outsourcing commercial models to align supplier economics with business outcomes
• Evaluate and manage strategic suppliers for performance and innovation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related fields
• 3+ years leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts with stakeholders
• Proven track record in sourcing complex services and managed-services strategies
• Strong financial and analytical skills for business case development
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with executive presence

Benefits

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

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.