Remote: Director, Strategic Sourcing & Electronics

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Safe Harbor Contribution

Stock options

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to oversee multi-year sourcing for direct electronics and components. This strategic leader will drive cost discipline, supply continuity, and supplier performance across a global base, collaborating with Finance, Sales, and R&D to translate forecasts into executable supply plans.

The role offers a remote work arrangement and compensation in the $150,000–$170,000 annual range, with additional incentives such as profit sharing,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement and strategic sourcing in high-tech hardware or consumer electronics.
• 4+ years in a senior management or director role leading sourcing teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP).
• Experience with global Contract Manufacturers (CMs/ODMs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for direct electronics and components.
• Direct cost-reduction initiatives leveraging volume and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations for master service agreements, pricing, and capacity reservations.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and capacity modeling to ensure business continuity.
• Partner with Sales and Finance to create execution-ready supply plans from forecasts.
• Establish global inventory policies balancing turns and material availability.
• Collaborate with R&D during New Product Introduction to optimize manufacturability.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Contract law knowledge

Financial modeling

Supplier risk assessment

Global supplier management

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to oversee multi-year sourcing for direct electronics and components. This strategic leader will drive cost discipline, supply continuity, and supplier performance across a global base, collaborating with Finance, Sales, and R&D to translate forecasts into executable supply plans.

The role offers a remote work arrangement and compensation in the $150,000–$170,000 annual range, with additional incentives such as profit sharing,