Sr. Category Manager – HR/Benefits

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Advanced procurement technologies

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Category Manager – HR/Benefits to lead strategic procurement across HR and benefits categories, partnering with HR leadership to shape workforce purchasing decisions. This role emphasizes sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Remote work available for US-based candidates; strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $150,000 annually with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related fields.
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in indirect procurement and category management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in digital procurement technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multiyear category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFP execution and contract negotiations.
• Manage key supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Directly supervise and mentor procurement team members.
• Foster executive relationships with HR leaders to influence workforce strategies.
• Utilize data analytics to improve procurement decision-making and stakeholder outcomes.
• Champion change management to ensure procurement strategy adoption.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Data analytics

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

eProcurement tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Category Manager – HR/Benefits to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will lead strategic procurement efforts supporting HR and benefits-related categories, with a strong emphasis on sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy. The position partners closely with HR leadership and internal stakeholders to shape workforce-related purchasing decisions and improve business outcomes. It is well suited for a procurement professional who can combine analytical rigor, executive influence, and change leadership in a fast-paced environment.

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

Compensation: $115,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multiyear category strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFP execution and contract negotiations
• Manage key supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Directly supervise and mentor procurement team members
• Foster executive relationships with HR leaders to influence workforce strategies
• Utilize data analytics to improve procurement decision-making and stakeholder outcomes
• Champion change management to ensure procurement strategy adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related fields
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience preferred
• Deep expertise in indirect procurement and category management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in digital procurement technologies

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Access to advanced procurement technologies
• Potential for flexible work arrangements

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.