Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Contract Manufacturing)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 147,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

401K retirement plan

PTO

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Contract Manufacturing) to lead global contract manufacturing relationships in the electromechanical space. Remote role with a focus on supplier selection, negotiations, and performance management across cost, quality, and delivery.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to support product launches, manufacturing transfers, and ramp-up activities while driving meaningful cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
• 8–10 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related roles in robotics/automation or complex hardware.
• 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience with contract manufacturers or EMS/mechanical assembly providers.
• Proven track record negotiating complex agreements and delivering cost reductions.
• Experience supporting product launches, manufacturing transfers, and global ramp-ups.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems (mechanical, motors, electronics, batteries).

Responsibilities

• Lead contract manufacturing strategy including selection, negotiation, onboarding, and management of global partners.
• Own commercial relationships with key contract manufacturers, driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for complex electromechanical products with cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements, pricing, tooling, and capacity commitments.
• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and supply base optimization.
• Support new product introduction and production ramp activities to meet schedule and quality objectives.
• Lead executive-level supplier business reviews and establish performance management processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related

MBA preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Contract Manufacturing) to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will lead strategic sourcing for complex contract manufacturing relationships that support electromechanical products and global production needs. You will own supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and ongoing performance management across cost, quality, and delivery. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to support product launches, manufacturing transfers, and ramp-up activities while driving meaningful cost improvement.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $147,000 – $215,600 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead contract manufacturing strategy, including selection, negotiation, onboarding, and management of global partners
• Own commercial relationships with key contract manufacturers, driving performance in cost, quality, and delivery
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for complex electromechanical products in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements, pricing, tooling, and capacity commitments
• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and supply base optimization
• Support new product introduction and production ramp activities to meet schedule and quality objectives
• Lead executive-level supplier business reviews and establish performance management processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
• 8-10 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or procurement experience in robotics, automation, or complex hardware industries
• 3 years of people management experience leading and growing teams
• Deep experience managing contract manufacturers or similar EMS/mechanical assembly providers
• Proven track record negotiating complex commercial agreements and delivering measurable cost reductions
• Experience supporting product launches, manufacturing transfers, and global production ramp-ups
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, including mechanical assemblies, motors, electronics, and batteries

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Remote work flexibility

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.