Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative cross-functional teams

Access to advanced sourcing tools

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across key technology spend categories, aligning with business priorities.

You will partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers, drive value, and apply structured sourcing methodologies in a fast-moving tech environment. Remote US-based role with strong negotiation expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and procurement experience in technology and professional services.
• Proven track record leading high-value sourcing initiatives and complex negotiations.
• Strong financial, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Expertise with cost structures, pricing models, and contracts.
• Experience with sourcing tools and analytics platforms.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, including a 5–7 step process.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives using a structured methodology.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Translate business requirements into effective sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier landscape assessments.
• Design and manage RFPs and RFIs.
• Develop negotiation strategies informed by market intelligence.
• Partner with Finance to support ROI analysis and quantify sourcing value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Category management

Financial analysis

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Finance/Business

Tools

Sourcing tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead strategic sourcing efforts across key spend categories, helping shape sourcing decisions that support broader business priorities. You will partner closely with Finance and other cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate supplier opportunities, strengthen commercial outcomes, and deliver measurable value. The position requires a strong command of market analysis, negotiation strategy, and structured sourcing methodology in a fast-moving technology environment.

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

Compensation: $113,000 – $193,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives using a structured methodology.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Translate business requirements into effective sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier landscape assessments.
• Design and manage competitive sourcing events such as RFPs and RFIs.
• Develop negotiation strategies informed by market intelligence and benchmarks.
• Partner with Finance to support ROI analysis and quantify sourcing value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, particularly in technology and professional services.
• Proven track record leading high-value sourcing initiatives and complex negotiations.
• Strong financial, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of cost structures, pricing models, and contracts.
• Experience with sourcing tools and analytics platforms.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, particularly a 5–7 step process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Access to advanced sourcing tools and analytics platforms.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.