Remote Strategic Sourcing Manager for Cost & Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, andvis

Matching 401(k) plan

Flexible paid time off

Eligibility for stock options

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a leader in Energy & Utilities. Remote opportunity with responsibilities to shape sourcing strategy, partner with stakeholders, and drive supplier performance and risk mitigation.

You will lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, and analyze market trends to support cost, quality, and supply continuity across categories, enabling resilient operations and long-term value for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data for decision‑making.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with global sourcing and international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and market analysis.
• Conduct RFx processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance and innovation.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Support new product introduction efforts with supplier involvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base.
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on supply market dynamics.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analysis

Project management

Global sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sourcing tools

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a leader in Energy & Utilities. Remote opportunity with responsibilities to shape sourcing strategy, partner with stakeholders, and drive supplier performance and risk mitigation.

You will lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, and analyze market trends to support cost, quality, and supply continuity across categories, enabling resilient operations and long-term value for the business.