Senior IT Procurement Leader – SaaS & Software (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility across states

Engagement with executive leadership

Professional development in sourcing/¬

Collaborative cross-functional team

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Procurement IT Category Manager to lead IT and software/SaaS spend, partnering with executives to shape renewal strategies and improve portfolio efficiency. This remote role emphasizes market intelligence, risk mitigation, and favorable contract negotiations to drive cost savings and operational effectiveness.

The position entails coordinating with internal stakeholders across global operations, guiding complex IT procurement initiatives, and delivering strategic

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in procurement or buying roles.
• 10+ years IT/technology procurement experience.
• Global procurement experience.
• Experience managing procurement for fleet or related commodities.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems, MS Office, and eSourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement initiatives with a focus on software and SaaS categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline software portfolios and reduce costs.
• Develop proactive renewal strategies and risk mitigation plans.
• Negotiate complex software agreements to secure favorable terms.
• Ensure competitive and compliant commercial terms through market intelligence.
• Present final agreements to executive leadership for approval.

Skills

IT procurement

SaaS procurement

Global procurement

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

eSourcing tools

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Procurement IT Category Manager to lead IT and software/SaaS spend, partnering with executives to shape renewal strategies and improve portfolio efficiency. This remote role emphasizes market intelligence, risk mitigation, and favorable contract negotiations to drive cost savings and operational effectiveness.

The position entails coordinating with internal stakeholders across global operations, guiding complex IT procurement initiatives, and delivering strategic