Senior Manager, Procurement

Ladders; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Flexible vacation & holidays

Company-provided tech package

HSA contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to own procurement strategy and execution across production-driven and corporate categories in a fast-moving environment. This remote role partners with Production, Studio, and cross-functional teams to support tight timelines and cost management.

The ideal candidate has 7–12+ years of procurement experience, with deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation, preferably in media or high-growth startups.

Formación

• 7-12+ years of procurement experience in production and corporate environments.
• Background in media/entertainment or high-growth startups is preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume sourcing and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management capabilities.
• Proven ability to build scalable procurement infrastructure.

Responsabilidades

• Lead procurement for video and content production, including logistics and specialty items.
• Partner with Production and Studio teams to anticipate needs and meet tight deadlines.
• Build and manage a vetted vendor network for unique and large-scale items.
• Oversee corporate sourcing across technology, facilities, and professional services.
• Design and implement a unified procurement function for production and corporate needs.
• Develop scalable processes for recurring needs while allowing flexibility for unique productions.
• Optimize procurement tools and P2P platforms for visibility and efficiency.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular reviews with vendors.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.
• Provide executive-level reporting on procurement performance and risk.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost modeling

Forecasting & analytics

Ambiguity tolerance

Executive reporting

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will own procurement strategy and execution across both production-driven needs and corporate categories in a fast-moving, high-volume environment. You will partner closely with Production, Studio, and cross-functional business teams to support tight timelines, unique sourcing requirements, and disciplined cost management. The position is focused on building scalable procurement infrastructure, strengthening supplier relationships, and improving visibility, efficiency, and performance across the organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for video and content production, including logistics and specialty items
• Partner with Production and Studio teams to anticipate needs and meet tight deadlines
• Build and manage a vetted vendor network for unique and large-scale items
• Oversee corporate sourcing across technology, facilities, and professional services
• Design and implement a unified procurement function for production and corporate needs
• Develop scalable processes for recurring needs while allowing flexibility for unique productions
• Optimize procurement tools and P2P platforms for better visibility and efficiency
• Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular reviews with vendors
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or timelines
• Provide executive-level reporting on procurement performance and risk

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of procurement experience in production and corporate environments
• Preferred background in media, entertainment, consumer products, or high-growth startups
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume sourcing and procurement
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and cost modeling
• Proven ability to build procurement infrastructure in scaling organizations
• Exceptional negotiation skills for both tactical and strategic agreements
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable with ambiguity and sound judgment under pressure
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certifications a plus

Benefits

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
• Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance, including travel and housing for the first 90 days

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.