Senior Procurement IT Category Manager

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

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Procurement IT Category Manager to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This role will lead strategic procurement activities for IT and technology spend, with a strong emphasis on software and SaaS categories. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders and executive leadership to shape renewal strategies, improve portfolio efficiency, and secure commercially advantageous agreements. It will also play a key role in market intelligence, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations that support cost savings and operational effectiveness.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $165,000 – $190,000 annually

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
  

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in procurement or buying roles
• 10+ years supporting IT and technology categories
• 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
  

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility across multiple states
• Opportunity to lead high-value IT procurement initiatives
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Engagement with executive leadership
• Professional development opportunities in procurement and negotiation
  

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.