Procurement & Sourcing Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Procurement & Sourcing Manager to own strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations across a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will shape commercial outcomes by balancing cost, contract terms, and stakeholder needs while supporting operational efficiency and strong vendor relationships.

The role also offers the opportunity to build AI-assisted sourcing workflows that improve speed and consistency across procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic sourcing or vendor negotiation in tech/fintech.
• Proactive problem-solver with collaboration across senior management.
• Experience structuring deals beyond price and understanding contract terms.
• Hands-on with AI tools for sourcing and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiations for new vendors and renewals.
• Structure deals with terms beyond price.
• Conduct competitive sourcing and build business cases for vendor selection.
• Create AI-assisted sourcing workflows for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and InfoSec on vendor evaluations.
• Act as primary contact for vendors on contractual matters.
• Ensure timely review and approval of procurement requests with stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tooling in sourcing

Tools

AI sourcing tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Procurement & Sourcing Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will own strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations across a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will help shape commercial outcomes by balancing cost, contract terms, and stakeholder needs while supporting operational efficiency and strong vendor relationships. The position also offers the opportunity to build AI-assisted sourcing workflows that improve speed and consistency across procurement processes.

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

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiations for new vendors and renewals
• Structure deals that include terms beyond just price
• Conduct competitive sourcing and build business cases for vendor selection
• Create AI-assisted sourcing workflows for efficiency
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and InfoSec on vendor evaluations
• Act as the primary contact for vendors on contractual matters
• Ensure timely review and approval of procurement requests with stakeholder alignment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing or vendor negotiation experience in tech or fintech
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with senior management
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in high-value agreements
• Understanding of commercial contract terms and comfort with legal documentation
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for sourcing and negotiation
• Drive and proactivity in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, stock options, and health benefits from Day 1
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Remote-friendly work environment and flexible time off
• Opportunities for growth in a high-growth, mission-driven culture

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.