Senior Manager, Sourcing and Subcontracts

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work within the U.S.

Professional growth opportunities

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Sourcing and Subcontracts to lead strategic sourcing and subcontract administration for complex, compliance-driven operations. This remote US-based role requires strong procurement expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive process improvements while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

The position emphasizes developing the team, partnering across the organization, and ensuring procurement practices meet government contracting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and subcontract administration.
• Familiar with U.S. Federal Government contracting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage procurement risks.
• Provide oversight to Subcontract Administrators pre- and post-award.
• Act as escalation point for complex subcontract issues.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit-ready documentation.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Subcontract administration

Procurement

Risk management

Leadership

Audit/compliance

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

e-sourcing platforms

Contract management systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Sourcing and Subcontracts to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role will lead strategic sourcing and subcontract administration efforts that support complex, compliance-driven operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong procurement expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner across the organization to improve sourcing outcomes, manage risk, and strengthen process discipline. This position also serves as a key leader in developing the team and ensuring procurement practices remain audit-ready and effective.

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

Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex procurements, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage procurement risks to optimize outcomes
• Provide oversight and guidance to Subcontract Administrators during pre- and post-award activities
• Serve as the escalation point for complex subcontract administration issues
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, promoting engagement and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 9+ years of equivalent experience
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and subcontract administration
• Familiarity with compliance-driven environments, especially U.S. Federal Government contracting
• Legal background or experience in contract drafting and negotiations; J.D. or procurement certifications are a plus
• Proficient with e-sourcing platforms and contract management systems
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and risk management principles

Benefits

• Flexible remote work options within the U.S.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive team culture focused on innovation and high-quality service delivery
• Access to a comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.